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Shrewsbury Group

We are the Shrewsbury 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

Context: this walk takes place in Clun Forest, in the high hills of far South West Shropshire, passing through the areas Rhos Fiddle and Lower Shortditch Nature Reserves, element of Kerry Ridgeway, big skies, wide open countryside, along country lanes, forest tracks and with far reaching views on a clear day.

Roadside verge car parking at Rhos Fiddle / Crossways - consideration necessary to facilitate passing of local road users.

Anticipated travel time to start is 50 minutes from Meeting Point.

NB: INTENDING WALKERS PLEASE NOTE THE EARLIER MEETING TIME OF 9.15am @ Park and Ride to allow travel time to site.

Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
251.5m / 825ft
Type:
circular

Walk Leader will meet ramblers at the starting point.

Given the nature of the terrain, height and exposed environment appropriate clothing and footwear is recommended.

VTC = £6.00pp

Advance Booking Please by either Text or Email.

 

 

 

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 49076 09830
Nearest postcode:
SY3 9LH
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Meeting time:
9:15 am

Meole Brace Park and Ride Car Park, Shrewsbury.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 20507 85775
Nearest postcode:
SY7 8QT
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Start time:
10:15 am

Considerate parking please at Rhos Fiddle / Crossways. Suggested journey to site: Travel 3.6 miles on B4368 NW out of Newcastle on Clun to reach Weals Farm and turn right onto an unclassified road. Drive 1 mile to the The Riddings, turn right, cross the cattle grid and park roadside leaving ample room for passing local traffic.

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