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Shrewsbury Group

We are the Shrewsbury 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

Overview

A walk through the hills in the very south of Shropshire, by woodland tracks, field and hill paths

Tuesday, 5 November 2024
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.8km / 9.2mi
Ascent:
595m / 1952ft
Type:
circular

From Hopton Castle, using the Heart of Wales Line Trail, by Great Hagley standing stone to Upper Lye and along the River Redlake, to Bucknell Hill, Darky Dale, Gripesnest and Hopton Titterhill.  A wide range of countryside and views.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 49070 09838
Nearest postcode:
SY3 9LH
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broken.magma.pump
Meeting time:
9:15 am

Meole Brace Park and Ride

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 36729 77930
Nearest postcode:
SY7 0QF
what3words:
partied.clock.homecare
Start time:
10:30 am

Car Park for Hopton Castle

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