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Shropshire Young Ramblers Group

A walking group for young people in the Shropshire area. We have walks on most weekends, mid-week in the summer as well as socials and weekends away too.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • 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

Overview

A 4-mile walk in Pontesbury taking in Oaks Wood and Earl's Hill. 

We will wind our way through Oaks Wood along footpaths and logging tracks before ascending Earl's Hill. After taking in the views from the summit, we will descend back to our starting point, skirting the base of Pontesford Hill. 

Wednesday, 4 September 2024
Start time:
6:30 pm
Estimated finish time:
8:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.8km / 4.2mi
Ascent:
319.7m / 1049ft
Type:
circular

Some loose sections of ascent and descent - walking boots/trainers advised. 

Contact the walk leader via text message or WhatsApp to book a place on this walk. Please note that the email address will not be monitored for this particular walk. 

Planning to bring a four legged friend? Please inform the walk leader when booking onto this walk. 

General queries can be sent via the contact form on our webpage https://www.syr.org.uk/contactus 

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 39946 05954
Nearest postcode:
SY5 0PN
what3words:
merely.tanked.broached
Start time:
6:30 pm

Precise meeting location to be shared after booking a place. Contact the walk leader via text message or WhatsApp to book a place on this walk.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • 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