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West Midlands 40+ Group

We are the West Midlands 40+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
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Overview

A 9 miles walk starting from High Town Bridgnorth we leave the town and head to the village of Astley Abbots. Later on walking past fishing pools and through woodland we arrive at the River Severn. We walk along the river and return to Bridgnorth.

Sunday, 7 December 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
100m / 328ft
Type:
circular

Use our MeetUp group to register for attendance.  https://www.meetup.com/West-Midlands-40-Walking-Group-Ramblers/

Or, if you do not want to join MeetUp for free, please email WM40plus@gmail.com providing your full name, post code and your affiliated Ramblers group (if any).

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 71458 93567
Nearest postcode:
WV16 4HT
what3words:
magical.owes.spearhead
Start time:
10:30 am

Start point - Innage Lane carpark Bridgnorth WV16 4HJ (next to the fire station) The toilets on the car park are now closed the Wetherspoons pub is five minutes away. So be 10 minutes early if you need them. Google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/w5FayXE6gmp3a3fc9 What 3 words: https://what3words.com/magical.owes.spearhead

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