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Overview

 B WALK DESCRIPTION: 9.5 miles with 750 ft of climbing - Leader Alan Daw. Circular from Lenchford Inn.  The terrain is mainly sandy.  The walk starts North through parkland and a vineyard to St Mary’s Church, Shrawley. Then meanders through fields, woods passing streams and pools to Glasshampton monastery.  Then north-east to Astley and the river and pub at Astley Burf. Then South back to Lenchford Inn. Picnic lunch, with pub stop in the afternoon. Maps Landranger 150; Explorer 204. The fare is £15.

Sunday, 22 February 2026
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
228.6m / 750ft
Type:
circular

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Features

  • Coach trip
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 07006 87535
Nearest postcode:
B4 6EU
what3words:
echo.pipe.dull
Start time:
9:00 am

The coach pick-up is the layby at the side of St. Chad’s Cathedral. B4 6EU.

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