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Mortimer Group

We are the Mortimer 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
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Overview

An easily paced meander cutting through the golf course on our way towards Downwood and Belgate Farms, returning via Uphampton, Shobdon Arches and the Church.

Thursday, 14 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

No steep climbs and only one stile.  Quiet cattle in one field during recce.  We will set off from outside the café at 10am.  Please arrive anytime between 9am and 10am for optional pre-walk refreshments and to pre-order your lunch if you so wish.

Car sharing is encouraged to minimise car parking, fuel cost and carbon footprint.

Assistance dogs only.

There is no need to book a place on this walk.

Please bring a mid-morning snack if required.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 39899 60901
Nearest postcode:
HR6 9NR
what3words:
barstool.practical.coining
Start time:
10:00 am

Meg’s, The Hotspur Café, Shobdon Airfield. Park in the large overspill carpark (turn left before hitting the runway) at the far end, near the café.

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