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Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival - 7th May

The George Maw Walk: 3.5 miles - Walk & Talk, Dog Friendly.

  • Booking essential
  • Admission applies

Let’s discover George Maw. The most amazing Global Influencer you’ve never heard of!

George Maw is perhaps best known locally as one of two brothers who set up Maw and Co. Encaustic Tiles during the 19th century. However, Maw was also a great Victorian polymath with interests in many fields including geology and botany. On this walk, you will explore Maw’s interests, from his original tile factory on Bridge Bank and across Benthall Edge to his home of 30 years, Benthall Hall, where he created a botanical garden. You will discover how his influence stretched the world as well as the great names he rubbed shoulders with. The walk includes steep inclines and steps.

The walk stops for a refreshment break at Benthall Hall but there will not be time to go into the Hall.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All free but ticketed£0.00
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The basics

Booking details

Call 01952882159

Suitability

Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult

Meeting point

Ironbridge Tollhouse, Station Yard Ironbridge TF8 7JP

What to bring and wear

Bring water and snacks and please dress for the weather. There will be an opportunity halfway through the walk to purchase drinks and food from the Shepherds Shed at Benthall Hall.

Accessibility

This isn’t an easy walk and it does involve some steep inclines. Field and woodland paths, bridleways and quiet lanes. Steps but no stiles.

Other

** PLEASE NOTE ** This walk does not provide time for a house visit.

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