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Black Country Young Walkers Group

We are the Black Country Young Walkers. 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

Jean is leading a 10 mile moderate walk.

From the campsite, we will head straight uphill to Near Gatten Farm, continuing uphill to The Hollies, along the back of The Stiperstones to The Rock House heading to Linley Hill back through Birchope, Kinnerton to the Bridges for refreshment before heading back to the campsite.

Please arrive at 10:00 for a 10:15 start.

Camping for the weekend is available at Brow Farm Campsite
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZyS9FLV6zxQ6qEgU9
• £10 pp per night
• ⁠£5 extra for hook up. Electric is pot luck. Can’t pre book. 
• ⁠20p showers
• ⁠Lockers are available for charging mobile phones. £2/3
• ⁠Burger/chips van in the evening for Friday,Saturday,Sunday 
• ⁠Bacon baps available Saturday,Sunday,Monday mornings 8-11am
• ⁠£4 per car for those just walking and not camping 
• ⁠Pods are available. Need to pre book pods. 
• ⁠£35 per night for 2 people 
• ⁠£45 per night for 3 people. 
• ⁠These are like a wooden tent with electric, lights and a kettle 
• ⁠Fire pits are available for hire and wood. 
• ⁠There is no requirement to pre book unless you’re booking a camping pod. 
• ⁠Youth Hostel very close by

Saturday, 24 August 2024
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
628.2m / 2061ft
Type:
circular

Booking your place

If you would like to join this walk, please book a place by clicking Attend/Join on our Meetup event.

This walk is limited to a maximum of 20 attendees.

If you are unable to attend, please cancel your booking so that someone else can take your place. Please do not turn up for a walk without booking, as we will have to turn you away.

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Click the link for advice on what to wear and take on a walk (https://goo.gl/lz4nzS)

We encourage people to try us out on up to three walks before asking that they join The Ramblers. Click the link to join online and complete the online form. (https://goo.gl/R58PTY)

By doing this you will become part of Britain's biggest walking community and help to support the charitable work of the Ramblers.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 40321 96792
Nearest postcode:
SY5 0SR
what3words:
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Start time:
10:15 am

SY5 0SR Brow Farm Campsite Ratlinghope Shrewsbury (https://maps.app.goo.gl/f9cySuGtCb7Mv6QL6)

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