Walk 36 The Wrekin Giant 15 miles

Route Description:

From the Toll House - over the bridge, along Wharfage up to the rotunda and onto Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron.

Turning in to and up through the woods, over the bypass, skirting around little Wenlock.

Beyond the village it is uphill, through Huntingdon Farm, and after reaching Forest Glen car park straight up to the top of The Wrekin and Little Hill.

Thereafter it is all mostly downhill through Saplins Farm to Buildwas and following the river back to start.

Grade of walk: Strenuous

Pace: Steady

Terrain: Mixed - brief busy road section leading to Buildwas bridge (A4169) - otherwise reasonable paths/field paths/woodland/minor-lanes

Steps and Stiles: A few stiles/no major steps, but a strong climb out of The Gorge and a very strong ascent up & equally strong descent down from/to The Wrekin.

Dog Friendly: No

Walk Leader: Richard Davies

Specific Walk Information - Can be very slippery if wet, and there are usually quite a number of people walking up The Wrekin.

General 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 ( aged 12-18 )accompanied by an adult with parental responsibility, may be able to undertake this walk. Please contact info@ironbridgewalking.co.uk to discuss

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!!!