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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.

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

There are a few spaces available for people willing to go to the Park and Ride.

We will start in Brockton, making our way to Binweston, then visiting the Beechwood Dingle.  A short stop at a hill fort then to Rowley.  Returning to the car park via Rabbitbanks and Hamptonyhayes.  Panoramic views of the Wrekin, Wenlock Edge, Longmynd, Stiperstons and Corndon Hill.

Tuesday, 20 February 2024
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
365.8m / 1200ft
Type:
circular

The walk will go through the Beechwood dingle, past a hill fort and includes panoramic views from the Wrekin to Todleth Hill.  There is a large number of stiles and undulating hills.

Features

  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 31837 04513
Nearest postcode:
SY5 9HU
what3words:
buckling.lamps.snail
Start time:
10:15 am

Brockton village (parking on the farm land opposite the building, on the right hand side when coming from Shrewsbury, accessed from the corner of the junction before the bridge). Parking is limited. If possible, please use the Park and Ride.

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