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Telford & East Shropshire Group

We are the Telford & East Shropshire 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

A circular walk through the woods of Haumond Hill. The walk includes less used steeper, unmade paths. It can be muddy and have muddy puddles in places, especially after rain. Includes viewpoints, information boards on the fauna, flora, wellbeing mindfulness prompts and a loop of Haughmond Abbey.

Opportunity to visit Haughmond Abbey (daylight permitting) at the end.

Thursday, 26 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.6km / 7.2mi
Ascent:
240m / 787ft
Type:
circular

Leader will go directly to the start.

Participants may be able to arange their own car shares. N.B. Limited free parking at the start/meeting point (which is frequented by dog walkers), so car sharing recommended.

 Walking poles and robust footware are recommended for steeper and muddy areas.

As it is winter, please bring suitable clothing, plus a hot drink and food. N.B. The cafe is often closed in winter. 

The Ramblers now operates a Walk Leader to participant ratio, please WhatsApp or text to book on with the leader prior to the walk to reserve your place.

The walk is dog-friendly – Well behaved dogs welcome. Please see the Telford & East Shropshire Ramblers Dog Policy: https://tesramblers.org.uk/walks/dog-policy.html

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 54174 15007
Nearest postcode:
SY4 4RP
what3words:
hill.send.fork
Start time:
10:00 am

Limited free parking - car sharing recommended, (should the start point car park be full, there is a pay car park about 600m away from the start point at the Forestry Commission car park – OS: SJ546147, W3W: crowds.visual.breed). Please do not park in the nearby Haughmond Abbey car park, and allow extra time in case you need to park further away at the Forestry Commission car park.

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