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Wolverhampton Group

We are the Wolverhampton Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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
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Overview

Pleasant walk with some inclines through open and wooded areas.   

Parking is free at St John the Baptist Church.  The church in the tiny village of Hope Bagot is one of the most picturesque examples of a small Norman village church

The pretty Shropshire village of Hope Bagot is also one of the most ancient and most sacred sites in the country because of its ancient Yew tree and the holy well beneath its branches. The holy well and yew tree have been dated at over 1600 years old, meaning that this has been a sacred site since Roman times.

The church and conservation churchyard have been well cared for for many years and this continues today. The local people and the Friends of Hope Bagot Church put a lot of time and effort to promote and care for their church and its historic burial ground.

There will be a short drinks stop and a slightly longer lunch stop - so remember to bring a drink and a packed lunch.

This a joint walk with Stourbridge Ramblers.

 

Sunday, 24 November 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Do make sure you're fit enough and have the right footwear and clothing for weather conditions and the walk you want to do. You can contact the group or leader if in doubt. Non-members of the Ramblers Association are welcome to join us on a couple of walks before deciding whether to join the group.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 58444 73455
Nearest postcode:
SY8 3AE
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Start time:
10:30 am

St John the Baptist church, Hope Bagot, SY8 3AE. The car parking is minimal so car sharing is highly recommended.

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