Acton Burnell area

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Overview

Leave Acton Burnell head towards Langley via lanes and fields, pass Langley Hall and Church. Take the fields to Frodesley then quiet country lanes , with hopefully views off Long Mynd. Head towards Pitchford then back via old tracks and fields to Acton Burnell.

Tuesday, 3 February 2026

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

This walk was on the programme 2021

Features

Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 49002 09832
Nearest postcode:: SY3 9PW
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Shrewsbury Park and Ride

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 53390 01901
Nearest postcode:: SY5 7PF
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Starting Point small carpark by Acton Burnell castle. Extra carparking along the lane near Concord College. Please car share. 10.00 start

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