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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 the Bog car park, this 8.75-mile moderate circular walk will start on the Shropshire Way and go via Nipstone to the lovely village of Norbury with its 2000 year old yew tree in the churchyard. The route will also include Linley Beeches, The Rock and Nipstone Rock. Terrific open views and a good open walk without pigs! Refreshments afterwards at The Bridges pub. 
Meet 9:30 Abbey Foregate CP Voluntary transport cost £4 Start 10:15 The Bog car park. Please book with leader by text. Walk leaders: Amanda Hartley-Newton and Bob Newton 07730-875274

Sunday, 2 March 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
528.5m / 1734ft
Type:
circular

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 49833 12371
Nearest postcode:
SY2 6AH
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Meeting time:
9:30 am

Abbey Foregate car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 35700 97901
Nearest postcode:
SY5 0NG
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Start time:
10:15 am

Car park near the Bog Visitor Centre

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