The Stretton Stretch over Hope Bowdler and Ragleth Hills

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Overview

Walk of any winter blues on the first Sunday walk of 2026 over the Hope Bowdler and Ragleth Hills. Enjoy great views from the ridges of these classic Shropshire Hills. Return to cars via Ragdon and Chelmick villages on field paths and short section of lane.

Sunday, 4 January 2026

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: 447.4m / 1468ft
Type:: circular

Book by TEXT with walk leader Chris R. 07974543561 . Please say whether going direct to the Walk Start or to the Meeting Point? Say whether require a lift or willing to share/offer lift.

VTC : £3.00

Features

Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 49818 12365
Nearest postcode:: SY2 6AE
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Abbey Foregate Carpark

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 47520 92572
Nearest postcode:: SY6 7DD
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Start time:: 10:15 am

Hope Bowdler Village Hall small donation required, via walk leader.

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