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Market Drayton Group

Welcome to Market Drayton Ramblers. We walk in Shropshire and the surrounding counties. There are walks every Sunday (8 - 10 miles) and Tuesday (5 - 7 miles).

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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

An undulating walk on the hills to the north of the Clun valley. The day begins on winding country lanes, gradually climbing towards afforested hills. These forest tracks lead to Bury Ditches hill fort, with wide ranging views. Then descending to cross the Kemp valley, en route to Kempton you will pass through Walcot Wood, an ancient woodland managed by the National Trust. Next climbing for a view of the Burrow hill fort, then descending to the ancient village of Hopesay, before the steep but entertaining climb to the top of Hopesay Hill with views of Craven Arms. Finally, descending on paths across a pastoral landscape to reach Craven Arms
Friday, 15 May 2026
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:15 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
495.6m / 1626ft
Type:
linear
PLEASE BOOK WITH THE LEADER FOR THIS WALK

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 68335 34683
Nearest postcode:
TF9 1HH
what3words:
flipper.looms.vipers
Meeting time:
8:00 am

Market Drayton Community Amateur Sports Club, Betton Road

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 30200 81101
Nearest postcode:
SY7 8LE
what3words:
erupt.skews.seaweed
Start time:
9:30 am

Parking at Clun Memorial Hall. GR SO 302 811. Nearest Post code SY7 8NY.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SO 43500 82501
Nearest postcode:
SY7 9RS
what3words:
renting.stub.safety
Estimated finish time:
4:15 pm

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms. GR SO 435 825 Post code SY7 9RS

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