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Chase & District Group

We are the Chase & District Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

Hello Everyone

Shropshire beckons this Sunday with a walk from Madeley taking in the industrial Ironbridge Gorge via The Silkin Way, The Ironbridge Way, part of the T50 route, and Madeley Court. One climb after 3.5 miles. 

Fancy it? You're welcome to join us all. If you're new to our group it'd be helpful if you could let us know beforehand please. Thank you.

Registration: 09.15. Walk start: 09.30.

Pub afterwards as usual. The Forester's Arms (as in the photos above) just happens to be over the road from the car park. Job's a good 'un!

Sunday, 5 November 2023
Meeting time:
8:25 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
187.5m / 615ft
Type:
circular

Directions. Primarily for our own members or anyone arriving via the M54 Junction 4. Satnav or not, be careful as this is Telford with more islands than the South Pacific🏝️🏝️🏝️🤔. 

From your location pick up the M54 westbound to Junction 4. Exit slip then left onto A464 for 1.25 miles then turn left at the second island to join the A442 south, direction Bridgnorth. Continue for 1.75 miles to then take the exit slip - which is still the A442 - signed for Bridgnorth and Madeley.

Once down the ramp continue for just 400 yards to leave the A442 at the exit slip onto the A4169 for Madeley. At the island take the 4th exit, pass under the A442, to the next island where 2nd exit onto Kemberton Road. Another island appears 450 yards later where take the 2nd exit onto Legges Way, and immediately turn left into the large car park. Park up on the right once inside.

Satellite screenshot of the final mile or so in the above photos to assist you.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 99945 12325
Nearest postcode:
WS12 1AB
what3words:
warriors.joystick.progress
Meeting time:
8:25 am

Anglesey Street rail station car park, Hednesford, adjacent to Hednesford Ex-servicemen's Club midway down the street, not the car park behind the supermarket closer to the town centre. Depart at 08.30 prompt.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 70058 04392
Nearest postcode:
TF7 5AL
what3words:
highly.cool.sensible
Start time:
9:30 am

The large cark park situated on Legges Way. Madeley, Telford, Shropshire. There's a satellite screenshot of the final mile or so in the photos above to aid you.

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