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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

Starting from Snailbeach, the walk passes through the historic remains of the local mining industry, then climbs up to Shepherd's Rock.  From this high point, the trail leads down through Brook Vessons nature reserve and past Lordshill Chapel to the start.  Much of the walk is within the Stiperstones National Nature Reserve.

Thursday, 17 July 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.2km / 4.5mi
Ascent:
289.9m / 951ft
Type:
circular

The walk follows decent paths through woodland and across pasture and moorland.  There is a short stretch of quiet road walking at the very end.

There are excellent views throughout the walk.  To obtain these views, there is inevitably a significant amount of climbing involved.  In essence, the entire first half of the walk is consistently uphill, while the second half is, unsurprisingly, largely downhill or flat.

There are public toilets at the starting car park (£2 donation requested).

VVC £4

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 48989 09846
Nearest postcode:
SY3 9LH
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Meeting time:
9:30 am

Meole Brace park and ride car park.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 37308 02245
Nearest postcode:
SY5 0NZ
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Start time:
10:15 am

Snailbeach Village Hall

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