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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

The walk starts from the centre of the pretty village of Acton Burnell, home to Concord College and the birthplace of Robert Burnell, Lord Chancellor of King Edward I in the 13th century. We will visit the English Heritage sites of Acton Burnell Castle remains and the 17th century Langley Chapel. The walk then takes us through Netherwood Coppice and after lunch, onto Birch Coppice with good views (weather permitting) of many of the Shropshire Hills.

Sunday, 11 January 2026
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
179.8m / 590ft
Type:
circular

Please book on walk via text message.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 49928 12421
Nearest postcode:
SY2 6AH
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Meeting time:
9:30 am

Abbey Foregate car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 53146 01996
Nearest postcode:
SY5 7PG
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Start time:
10:00 am

On arrival in Acton Burnell, at the cross roads follow the brown sign for Castle and Church. Parking is on-street nearby, please park considerately.

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