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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 quarterly 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

The Mortimer Trail is a 30-mile route from Ludlow to Kington. This first section is a 10.5 mile route from Ludlow Castle through upland woodland to Croft Ambrey, with another 0.75-mile to National Trust's Croft Castle where there is a tea room (open until 16:30) and car park. Please note that there is an early start for this fascinating walk with plenty of interesting wildlife and history about the Mortimer family along the route, and splendid views of the Clee hills, the Malverns, and the Radnor Hills amongst others. Hopefully, we will be joined by members of the South Shropshire Ramblers including a Mortimer Trailblazer. 

Sunday, 19 May 2024
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18km / 11.2mi
Ascent:
372m / 1220ft
Type:
linear

Walkers must book places by Thursday 16th May so that the walk leader and back marker are able to organise cars at the start and finish of the walk as this is a linear walk. 

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 49800 12402
Nearest postcode:
SY2 6AE
what3words:
flock.laying.flops
Meeting time:
8:30 am

Abbey Foregate car park for car sharing. Still free to park on Sundays.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 51009 74701
Nearest postcode:
SY8 1AT
what3words:
nerves.clothed.afterglow
Start time:
9:30 am

Castle Street car park, Ludlow. 60 pence per hour (which is the half price rate for Sundays)

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SO 45151 65490
Nearest postcode:
HR6 9PW
what3words:
balconies.clever.mostly
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Croft Castle car park (National Trust)

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 quarterly 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