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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

Starting from the ruins of the motte-and-bailey castle we will make our way toward Lawn Hill, following a track to pass Spring Coppice and Westcott Woods heading to the Cothercott Barytes Miil.  From the mill we will join the Shropshire Way before turning left to return back to the start. 

If possible, please carpool, parking is limited.

Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
365.8m / 1200ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 49071 09837
Nearest postcode:
SY3 9PP
what3words:
epic.tuned.mass
Meeting time:
9:30 am

Meole Brace Park and Ride

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 42220 02227
Nearest postcode:
SY5 8DT
what3words:
suffix.nurtures.filed
Start time:
10:00 am

Motte-and-bailey castle

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