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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.

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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

Starting from Snailbeach car park, passing derelict lead mines and Lordshill chapel, on through Vessons Nature Reserve to Shepherds rock then back via the Lead mines. You will be rewarded with scenery throughout, walking on mostly good paths, across pasture, moorland and woodland. 

Could be muddy in places

Thursday, 8 May 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
289.9m / 951ft
Type:
circular

Contact the walk leader by text to book on to the walk. Please let the walk leader know if you can either offer lifts, or require a lift.

Voluntary transport cost, for people car sharing £2 per person.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 49264 10394
Nearest postcode:
SY3 9NB
what3words:
dart.hardly.limit
Meeting time:
9:30 am

Meole Brace Park and Ride. Left hand side towards the back

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 37205 02223
Nearest postcode:
SY5 0NZ
what3words:
stressed.foggy.pinch
Start time:
10:15 am

Snailbeach Car Park. Walk Leader will meet you at Snailbeach Car Park.

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