We are the Mortimer Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
D Robertson-Adams
We will head easterly initially to Netchley Quarry before walking south alongside The Wilderness and eventually heading along a track below Caer Caradoc Hill and rounding the southerly foot of it. We will then turn northwards, following a narrow sheep track-like path with a steep drop to the left side, for at least a mile. Users of poles will definitely need them. We continue up the length of Caer Caradoc Hill and then gradually rise to the top section between the two Caradocs. We can admire the effort of those going to the top of the hill and also consider the possibilities of lunching on Little Caradoc. Afterwards we will head home down the easterly side of the Hill before regaining the farm track and on to Lower Farm. Then along to Moor Farm. After a brief section on a very minor road we cross onto various fields and head back to the car park – taking care not to repeat my dramatic entrance via someone’s garden!
A number of stiles and a variety of livestock, but even the various herds of cattle were not interested in me. Please do consider if you will feel comfortable about walking up the long west side of the hill on the narrow track, initially with a steep drop to the left.
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 way.
Bring a packed lunch.
Car sharing is encouraged to minimise car parking, fuel costs and carbon footprint.
Assistance dogs only.
North on the A49 about 1 mile after Church Stretton traffic lights, turn right at bend following the signs for Cardington. Parking is in the village hall car park, opposite St John’s Church, SY6 7JZ . They request a donation of £2 parking per vehicle. Exp 217
