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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 lovely varied 8-mile circular walk from Nesscliffe to Ruyton XI Towns, including Nesscliffe Country Park with Oliver's Point viewpoint, Kynaston's cave and the Fort. The route follows the length of the lovely Cliffe towards Ruyton XI Towns with super views across the Shropshire plains to surrounding hills and Wales. The walk involves woodland tracks, lanes, fields and open sandstone moorland, as well as a little walking in Ruyton to see the Castle remains. There are no stiles but poles are advised for steps at Nesscliffe, and muddy sections. There is plenty of interest on this walk, which includes part of Walk 21 from the 'Twenty More Walks' book. Hopefully there will be a chance for refreshments somewhere after the walk.  Please book a place with the walk by text ONLY. Car parking will be limited  so please car share if possible and let Amanda know if you need a lift from AF. 

Sunday, 8 February 2026
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
232.3m / 762ft
Type:
circular

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 49835 12389
Nearest postcode:
SY2 6AH
what3words:
shares.held.visits
Meeting time:
9:30 am

Abbey Foregate Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 38500 19801
Nearest postcode:
SY4 1DH
what3words:
nutrients.televise.spite
Start time:
10:00 am

Nesscliffe Country Park Pines car park, on lane from Nesscliffe village to hill on right hand side.

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