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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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Overview

This walk is at the shorter end of our walk range but an elevation gain of around 1000ft. will make it feel enough for a mornings walk. The potential views from a very exposed summit make it a very worthwhile ascent. The way is mainly on forest tracks and well used paths with one steep bank to negotiate downhill towards the end. Please be aware that in October there could be testing weather conditions on this walk so ensure all foul weather kit, boots. walking poles etc. are to hand.   

Thursday, 16 October 2025
Meeting time:
10:15 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
380m / 1247ft
Type:
circular

This is a walk using a graded forest track which will enable us to ascend reasonably comfortably to benefit from the excellent views over the Breidden Hills and wider surrounding area. After a break, which may have to be flexible for time and location depending on weather conditions, we will descend on a pleasant path through woodland. There is a sharp drop back onto the main track towards the end which will require care and attention. Stiles 1

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 48999 09801
Nearest postcode:
SY3 9PP
what3words:
jams.pushy.ground
Meeting time:
10:15 am

Meole Brace Park and Ride

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 29469 14971
Nearest postcode:
SY5 9AZ
what3words:
serious.tailors.different
Start time:
10:15 am

Breidden Forest car park for Rodney's Pillar

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