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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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  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

This is a leisurely walk through lanes, fields and villages. It includes the ancient Watling St and there will be views of Caradoc and The Wrekin, and the amazing Pitchford Hall with its spectacular Tudor b & w design and tree house. We finish with a wander round Acton Burnell Castle and Church, where you might want to stop for lunch.

You will learn why it is called Pitchford!

Thursday, 2 April 2026
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

VTC £2
We suggest car sharing as always. We intend to park in the small road leading to Acton Burnell Castle.
Will update this after a second recce but so far parts are very muddy and wet, wellies recommended if you have them, poles certainly required.

There will be one coffee stop and bring lunch for the finish if you want.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 49007 09820
Nearest postcode:
SY3 9PW
what3words:
became.park.wage
Meeting time:
9:15 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 53174 02019
Nearest postcode:
SY5 7PG
what3words:
questions.walked.physical
Start time:
10:00 am

Small residential road leading to the castle. what three words: specifies.trespass.avid

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