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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

Overview

Starting in the village of Harley the walk goes up the Wenlock Edge, through Much Wenlock, down into Homer Village and across the Beswardyne Estate land back to Harley.   A varied walk, with some good views, (weather permitting!?), short road sections, field paths , farm tracks and woodland, with two ascents and a short descent into Homer village. Walking poles useful.  

Sunday, 1 February 2026
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
298.7m / 980ft
Type:
circular

Book with the Walk Leader  BY TEXT  and also please say if going direct to walk start or going to the meeting point at Abbey Foregate carpark and willing to car share /offer a lift. 

VTC  : £2.00

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 49832 12347
Nearest postcode:
SY2 6AH
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Meeting time:
9:15 am

Abbey Foregate Car park (opposite the Public Toilets . )

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 59585 01677
Nearest postcode:
SY5 6ND
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Start time:
10:00 am

Harley Village Hall (turn off A458 if approaching from Shrewsbury , past Cambers Store , Village hall at edge of village, behind stone wall.)

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