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Telford & East Shropshire Group

We are the Telford & East Shropshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

Starting from the C16th Wilderhope Manor, now a YHA, we walk along the top of Wenlock Edge through Coates Wood, along the Jack Mytton Way and Cross Britain Way, then descend towards Rushbury and Gretton across fields and through villages and along quiet lanes. There are some outstanding views towards the Hope Bowdler Hills, Sharp Stones and The Long Mynd while crossing Ape Dale towards Cardington. The first two thirds are mostly downhill, or gently undulating, with a short uphill stretch near the end to return to Wilderhope.

Thursday, 13 February 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13km / 8.1mi
Ascent:
140m / 459ft
Type:
circular

There may be some muddy sections across recently ploughed and sown fields depending on recent weather conditions. There a a number of stiles. This is the same route as Karen's recent walk with the Shrewsbury Group. Please bring a packed lunch, drink and snack. Toilets are available at the start and end but not on the route. Please contact the leader in advance if you want to car share. 

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 69332 09419
Nearest postcode:
TF3 4PA
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Meeting time:
9:30 am

Car sharers leave 9.30am from Forge Retail Park, off Colliers Way, opposite furniture village, by steps under green fire assembly point.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 54498 92873
Nearest postcode:
TF13 6EG
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Start time:
10:15 am

Walk starts from the free car park outside Wilderhope Manor YHA, Longville in the Dale, Much Wenlock TF13 6EG

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