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Mortimer Group

We are the Mortimer Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

We will head off up the lane and drop down to Darky Dale. We will walk to Gripesnest Riding Stables and continue on to Honey Hole where we turn towards, and eventually past Great Hagley, turning upwards to the Hopton Titterhill area. We will circuit from there to the left and round ( but below the top) towards Hopton Park. We’ll then continue rounding the hill,  before returning to the fields and eventually the cars.

A rural walk with some gradual ascents. Some climbing but moderate. We will not ascend the highest hills.

Saturday, 11 April 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

If you would like to join this walk, please book a place with the leader, if you are unable to attend, please cancel your booking so that someone else can take your place. If you turn up without booking we may have to turn you away.

Bring a packed lunch.

Car sharing is encouraged to minimise car parking, fuel costs and carbon footprint.

Assistance dogs only.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 36788 75769
Nearest postcode:
SY7 0BE
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Start time:
10:00 am

Parking at Bedstone (and Hopton Castle) Village Hall, which is in Bedstone, SY7 0BE, above Bedstone church. First arrival please open the gate. Exp 216

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