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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.

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 around the Bettisfield and Whixall Mosses, along the Shropshire Way and the Llangollen Canal, exploring the consequences of centuries of peat-cutting and recent extensive reclamation of this eerie landscape. Footpaths, field paths, towpaths and minor roads.

Thursday, 21 September 2023
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
19.8m / 65ft
Type:
circular

Please book with walk leader by text

VTC £4

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 49271 10411
Nearest postcode:
SY3 9NB
what3words:
cowboy.draw.stray
Meeting time:
9:30 am

Meole Brace Park and Ride. Please car share wherever possible as there is limited parking at the the start point

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 49345 35446
Nearest postcode:
SY13 2RX
what3words:
ticked.graver.balancing
Start time:
10:15 am

Whixall Moss NNR Car Park, Morris's Bridge

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