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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

A circular walk from Church Stretton climbing on to the Long Mynd through Rectory Wood and up Town Brook Valley to Pole Bank and the Shooting Box. The route then goes round the back of Haddon Hill and Green Gallops into Batch Valley before returning to Church Stretton via Madeira Walk.

The walk leader will meet walkers at the start point.

Tuesday, 12 August 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
396.2m / 1300ft
Type:
circular

Please book with walk leader by text. Voluntary transport contribution £3.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 49084 09840
Nearest postcode:
SY2 6NE
what3words:
cope.trials.vibe
Meeting time:
9:30 am

Meole Brace Park and Ride - rear left.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 45405 93630
Nearest postcode:
SY6 7BB
what3words:
blizzard.romantics.scorecard
Start time:
10:15 am

Easthope Road Car Park, Church Stretton. Opposite the Co-op and near the automated toilets. Car park changes £3.60 for up to 10 hours.

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