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The Ercall, The Wrekin and Limekiln Woods

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Overview

9.1 miles moderate walk with c1,900ft of ascent taking in The Ercall, The Wrekin and Limekiln Woods. A significant part of the walk follows the Shropshire Way. We will pass through nature reserves and SSSIs. The walk includes: paths, tracks, quiet roads over hills, woods and farmland.

Sunday, 26 November 2023
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
9:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.6km / 9.1mi
Ascent:
579.1m / 1900ft
Type:
circular

NON MARKET DRAYTON RAMBLERS PLEASE BOOK WITH THE LEADER FOR THIS WALK

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 67610 33901
Nearest postcode:
TF9 2FE
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Meeting time:
8:30 am

M.D. Swimming centre

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 64641 10280
Nearest postcode:
TF1 2ER
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Start time:
9:15 am

Parking at car park on Ercall Lane, Wellington, above M54. Nearest postcode TF1 2DY GR SJ646102

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
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  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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