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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

Join us for a favourite walk exploring the picturesque rolling countryside around Bishop’s Castle. It starts northwards towards the Wintles, the eco-homes development, then across to Shepherdswhim, and Bishops Moat on the Kerry Ridgeway. From here, the route follows Old Mill Wood, towards Mainstone, where it joins the Shropshire Way. The Way is followed towards the Reilth Mynd, Reilthtop, and Colebatch returning towards Bishops Castle with panoramic views of the south Shropshire countryside. A few stiles, with some steep undulating sections, but worth it for the lovely views. 

Refreshments afterwards at one of the lovely pubs in the town.

 

Sunday, 21 September 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
399.9m / 1312ft
Type:
circular

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 49800 12301
Nearest postcode:
SY3 7BQ
what3words:
payer.kind.tests
Meeting time:
9:30 am

Abbey Foregate car park - free parking on Sundays.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 32399 88601
Nearest postcode:
SY9 5AA
what3words:
octopus.megawatt.bride
Start time:
10:30 am

Bishop's Castle cattle market car park

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