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West Midlands 40+ Group

We are the West Midlands 40+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

This scenic circular walk from Much Wenlock to Ironbridge and back offers a delightful blend of history, nature, and rural tranquillity. Starting in the charming town of Much Wenlock, the route takes us along an old railway line, offering easy terrain as you pass through open fields and past the stately Benthal Hall. The path then descends into Ironbridge, via the Woodland Trust steps through a beautiful forested area, immersed in the natural beauty of the Severn Gorge.
Upon reaching Ironbridge, you'll have time to explore the historic Iron Bridge itself, a symbol of the Industrial Revolution, and enjoy lunch at one of the local shops, the pub, or picnic spots nearby. The return journey follows another disused railway line before a steady climb to Wyke. Finally, the walk winds back across fields, returning you to Much Wenlock.
Though not without its challenges, this walk is well within reach for regular walkers, offering a perfect combination of historical landmarks, varied landscapes, and peaceful rural scenery.

Sunday, 10 November 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.7km / 6.6mi
Ascent:
287m / 942ft
Type:
circular

To attend this walk you must first register using the google form linked below please. This is for insurance purposes and is a Ramblers prerequisite. The information will only be used for walk attendance purposes. You cannot just turn up on the day.
LINK:- https://forms.gle/nDxcbzEYVZpnn25PA
Please check your junk mail for your registration receipt

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 62267 00220
Nearest postcode:
TF13 6JB
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Start time:
10:00 am

On road parking on Station Rd, Much Wenlock TF13 6JE Where the southern end loop of Station Road meets the A4169, approaching Much Wenlock from the North side. https://what3words.com/meaning.cobras.exploring

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