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Stoke/Newcastle Group

We welcome walkers of all abilities to join us, support our national compaigning and enjoy our guided walks.

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

An anticlockwise route from Horsehay pool, over the golf course to the Wrekin. Instead of the usual tourist route, it ascends from the north, summits, descends Jacob's Ladder and passes over the Little Wrekin. It then follows the road towards Little Wenlock before droping down the scenic Loamhole Valley into Coalbrookdale, From there is climbs though Lightmoor back to Horsehay.

Friday, 19 December 2025
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
24.1km / 15.0mi
Ascent:
609.6m / 2000ft
Type:
circular

Only suitable for experienced walkers who can maintain a steady pace all day. Please contact the leader in advance if you are planning to come. 

Features

  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 67288 07190
Nearest postcode:
TF4 2ND
what3words:
clotting.pace.siesta
Start time:
9:00 am

Roadside parking near Horsehay pool

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