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South Shropshire Group

We are the South Shropshire 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

A gentle stroll through the lower reaches of the Long Mynd, surrounded by glorious views but without the climbs.

Tuesday, 11 June 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.8km / 4.2mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Proceding through Rectory Fields into Rectory Woods, emerging at the foot of Town Brook Valley, we will then cross over the base of the Burway and walk down into Cardingmill Valley.  From there we will skirt the base of Bodbury Hill, wander through Cwmdale onto the lower reaches of the golf course.  We will then turn right and descend to Batch Valley, returning to Church Stretton via Madeira Walk.  A choice of tea and coffee shops will then be available to finish off the morning with lunch, or coffee and a bun.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 45226 93679
Nearest postcode:
SY6 6DJ
what3words:
pipes.shelters.pokes
Start time:
10:00 am

Church Stretton, St Laurences Church, by the gate onto Church Street.

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