Bluebells at Bannisters Coppice

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Overview

From Much Wenlock the walk takes us over Wenlock Edge to Homer, then along Sheinton Brook to Bannisters Coppice where we shall hopefully find a good display of bluebells. We return to Much Wenlock via the old railway line.

Sunday, 19 April 2026

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: 308.8m / 1013ft
Type:: circular

Contact the walk leader by text to book on to the walk. Please let the walk leader know if you can either offer lifts, or require a lift.

Voluntary transport cost, for people car sharing £3 per person.

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 49829 12351
Nearest postcode:: SY2 6AH
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Abbey Foregate Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 62338 99830
Nearest postcode:: TF13 6PG
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Start time:: 10:00 am

St. Mary’s Lane Car Park, Much Wenlock. TF13 6HD. Parking free on Sundays.

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