Wenlock Edge a,d Broadstone from Wilderhope Manor

This Shropshire walk explores part of Wenlock Edge and provides pleasant walking through wonderful countryside. The route generally follows well marked paths and tracks and follows sections of the Shropshire Way and Jack Mytton Way.

Technical sheet

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A Rushbury walk posted on 04/07/16 by Walking Britain. Last update : 19/04/22
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.23 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 3h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 140 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 140 m

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    Highest point: 271 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 135 m
  • ⚐
    District: Rushbury 
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 52.532217° / W 2.670385°

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Description

(S/E) After parking follow the Shropshire Way south west for two miles. This section of the route is also part of the Jack Mytton Way. Reaching the road at Roman Bank (grid ref. SO520908), turn left to Topley (grid ref. SO527905). Here bear half left onto the Jack Mytton Way which follows a meandering course south-east to reach the B4368 (grid ref. SO542897).

(1) Cross the main road and take the lane opposite turning left almost immediately onto a footpath that leads to Broadstone Chapel (grid ref. SO544897). Continue straight ahead here following a path across a footbridge and in a further 400 metres to reach a path junction (grid ref. SO548899). Turn left (north) and pass through the grounds of Broadstone Mill to reach the B4368. Turn right along this main road and 400 metres to Hopescross (grid ref. SO548904).

(2) Turn left up the lane to Longville. Where the lane bends to the left take the Shropshire Way on your right through the Stanway Valley to return to the start(S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 216 m
  2. 1 : km 6 - alt. 148 m - Cross the main road
  3. 2 : km 7.47 - alt. 156 m - Turn left up
  4. S/E : km 10.23 - alt. 215 m

Useful Information

Wenlock Edge is one of the scenic highlights of Shropshire and is rightly included with the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The start is Wilderhope Manor (grid ref. SO545929), which is reached off the B4371 between Much Wenlock and Church Stretton.

Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

Reviews and comments

Delphinium
Delphinium

Hi there,

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