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West Midlands Walking Group

We are the West Midlands Walking Group. 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

This is basically a re-run of a previous walk last November affected by Storm Darragh. We will start from the car park in Bishops Castle where our route will take us along The Shropshire Way passing Henley Wood then into Knuck Wood then through Churchtown Wood before descending into Churchtown hamlet where we will stop for lunch. Following that we will climb up Offa's Dyke passing nearby Edenhope HIll onto Nut Wood and then onto the Kerry Ridgeway along a country lane to Bishops's Moat. Then we will descend passing through Upper and Lower Woodbatch on our way back to Bishops Castle where there is an option to visit any of the pubs at the end of the walk.

Sunday, 20 July 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please bring a packed lunch and plenty of fluids.

Waterproofs and gaiters are recommended as some parts may be muddy if there has been any recent rainfall.

Not suitable for dogs.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 32417 88683
Nearest postcode:
SY9 5AE
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Start time:
10:30 am

Free car park off Station Street which includes public toilets

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