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Telford & East Shropshire Group

We are the Telford & East Shropshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

Starting from the Discovery Centre in Craven Arms we walk across fields before a short but steep ascent through Halford Wood to enjoy the first of many splendid views. A short section of walking on a quiet lane brings us to Lower Dinchope and into Callowhill Plantations where we walk up through the woods to Flounders Folly with the reward of more panoramic views. We will not be able to go up inside the folly as it is not open on the day of the walk. Having descended through the plantation we will make our way to Westhope along a lane before entering Alcaston Coppice and walking through the woodland towards Strefford. From here we make our way alongside Quinney Brook before returning to the Discovery Centre.

Sunday, 7 July 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
595.6m / 1954ft
Type:
circular

There are toilets and refreshments available at the Discovery Centre. There is a donation box to make a contribution for parking. The walk involves a few stiles and some steep steps leading up to Flounders Folly.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 43472 82496
Nearest postcode:
SY7 9RS
what3words:
walked.prowling.hospitals
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet in the car park of the Shropshire Hills Discovery centre

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