60. Lightmoor Loop:  4 miles
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60. Lightmoor Loop: 4 miles

A walk exploring Vanes Coppice and old Lightmoor.

By Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival

Date and time

Sat, 10 May 2025 18:00 - 20:00 GMT+1

Location

Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Community Centre

2 Wellington Road Coalbrookdale TF8 7DX United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

We climb through Vanes Coppice to reach Crackshall Lane which we follow to Cherry Tree Hill where we cross into Lightmoor. Taking the old lanes we pass the pools to reach new Lightmoor where we skirt the housing to reach the Squatters Cottage. From here we drop down through the nature reserve to return to the old lanes taking us to Brick Kiln Bank and on to Rough Park Way which leads us back into Coalbrookdale.

Grade of Walk: Easy/Moderate

Length: 4 miles

Pace: Leisurely

Terrain: Good woodland and field paths and tracks. Some sections may be muddy.

Steps and Stiles: No steps or stiles.

Dog Friendly: YES. Dogs must be kept on a lead unless agreed with walk leader.

Walk Leader: Jane Warman

Specific Walk Information:

Essential Information for Walkers:

All walks take place within the Ironbridge Gorge which will naturally include uphill and downhill sections.

Please come prepared for the walk, with water, drinks, snacks and lunch as appropriate as it is not possible to purchase items on route.

Good walking boots/shoes are essential and be prepared for wet or sunny weather- possibly both in the same day!

Children ( Under 18’s ) are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult with parental responsibility and be capable of the distance, pace and duration of the walk.

Please allow plenty of time to reach your event parking can be tricky in the gorge! It is possible to reach Ironbridge via public transport but there are limited services. For information on local bus services see www.arrivabus.co.uk or www.telfordpublictransport.co.uk .

Medals are available for anyone completing 25,50,75 or 100 miles over 3 or more walks during the festival and if you complete over 150 miles you will receive our new Cartman Challenge medal – it has been done!!!

Organised by

The Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival Experience

- A warm welcome.

- Over 60 free walks from 2 to 21 (ish) miles over a nine-day period.

- Morning, afternoon and evening walks.

- Children are welcome when accompanied by an adult with parental responsibility.

- Dog friendly walks.

- Friendly and experienced walk leaders who are passionate about walking and who love the area.

- Medals for completing 25, 50, 75, 100 or 150 miles (Cartman Challenge)

- An opportunity to experience the beautiful landscape of the Gorge, learn about its industrial heritage and even climb The Wrekin, one of our famous Shropshire landmarks which offers a bird’s eye view of the Gorge.

- A medals ceremony on the last day of the Festival at the All Nations Inn from 4.30pm.

So whether you are walking with us for the first time or as one of our regular walkers, we look forward to seeing you at the IFestival and hope you enjoy the experience.