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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

Circular walk heding west out of Craven Arms across the railway line, then heading south on field paths to View Edge, continuing to Brandhill village. Brandhill Gutter is known for its snowdrops , which hopefully we will see. The route then turns north to Aldon to head back to the Craven Arms , joining the Shropshire Way to pass by Stokesay Castle to the start point and refreshments at the Cafe in the Centre, 

Sunday, 16 February 2025
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.4km / 7.7mi
Ascent:
396.2m / 1300ft
Type:
circular

Book by text with the walk leader. Please say if you will come to the meeting point in Abbey Foregate or go direct to the start. 

VTC £4.00

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 49826 12356
Nearest postcode:
SY2 6AH
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Meeting time:
9:15 am

Abbey Foregate Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 43496 82470
Nearest postcode:
SY7 9RS
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Start time:
10:15 am

Secret Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms

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