We are the Stourbridge Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
The notable historic attractions in the town are Wenlock Priory, Wenlock Edge, Holy Trinity Church and the Guildhall. The Wenlock Olympian Games, established by William Penny Brookes in 1850, are centred in the town. Brookes is credited as a founding father of the modern Olympic Games and one of the London 2012 Summer Olympics mascots was named Wenlock, after the town.
Much Wenlock is historically the chief town of the ancient borough of Wenlock. "Much" was added to distinguish it from the nearby Little Wenlock and to show it is the larger of the two settlements. The name Wenlock probably comes from the Celtic name Wininicas, meaning "white area" (in reference to the limestone of Wenlock Edge), plus the Old English loca, meaning "enclosed place". The town was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Wenloch.
A moderate walk with some undulations. Through open fields and wooded area with stunning views of Corve Dale, The Wrekin, Brown Clee and the site of the Medieval Village of Arlescott. Three stiles.
Please bring drinks and lunch/snacks as required.
Car share available from Mary Stevens Park at 9.30, please contact Liz in advance.
St Mary’s Lane car park, Much Wenlock, TF13 6EH. Car park is payable but their is on road parking available on the lane too. Moderate
