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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.

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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
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Overview

On leaving the car park, we begin the climb through Ercall Wood to the summit of The Ercall, with good views across to it's big sister, The Wrekin. On descending, we follow The Shropshire Way to explore this important geological site before passing the reservoir and taking one of the lesser walked paths across the foothill of The Wrekin.

We then continue to Smalley Hill Nature Reserve in the village of New Works, an area of grasslands and ponds and once an important mining settlement in the 18th century. Our return takes us through Limekiln Wood.

Tuesday, 5 August 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
365.8m / 1200ft
Type:
circular

VTC £2

 

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Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 49084 09847
Nearest postcode:
SY3 9PP
what3words:
ages.pinch.tunnel
Meeting time:
9:30 am

Meole Brace Park & Ride Hereford Road Shrewsbury

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 64639 10274
Nearest postcode:
TF1 2ER
what3words:
grove.saddens.assets
Start time:
10:00 am

Ercall Wood free car park, 37,Ercall Lane,Telford Take the turning for Ercall Lane, off Holyhead Road, the car park is on the left immediately after crossing the M54 and before the road becomes one-way.

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