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Market Drayton Group

Welcome to Market Drayton Ramblers. We walk in Shropshire and the surrounding counties. There are walks every Sunday (8 - 10 miles) and Tuesday (5 - 7 miles).

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

9.5 miles moderate walk from Welshampton passing near to Crimps Farm then alongside The Mere. Continuing  along country lanes, green lanes , fields and canal towpaths to complete a rich and varied walk. 550ft ascent gently undulating with no great hills. Possibly a couple of muddy spots. Wide range of wildlife may be observed.

public toilets and refreshment hut maybe available at The Mere but please bring your usual supplies.

Sunday, 16 March 2025
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
9:10 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

NON MARKET DRAYTON RAMBLERS PLEASE BOOK WITH THE LEADER FOR THIS WALK

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 68334 34681
Nearest postcode:
TF9 1HH
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Meeting time:
8:30 am

Market Drayton Community Amateur Sports Club, Betton Road

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 43800 35101
Nearest postcode:
SY12 0FU
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Start time:
9:10 am

Parking at Welshampton Village Hall. Post Code SY12 0PY GR SJ 438 351

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