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Lime Kiln Walk

Lime Kiln viewed from walk. — Lime Kiln | © Bank of four restored limekilns, evidence of Wenlock Edge’s industrial past.

Enjoy this woodland walk passing quarries and limekilns.

Near to

Wilderhope Manor

Start point

Presthope Car Park, TF13 6DQ

Trail information

Difficulty

Accessibility*

Full trail

DistanceMiles: 0.6 (km: 0.96)

Duration 25 mins to 30 mins

Dog friendly

*This walk contains steps.

Total stages: 4
Total stages: 4
Start point
Presthope Car Park, TF13 6DQ
Stage 1
Follow the orange waymarkers along the Lime kiln walk. Starting at the rear right-hand corner of the car park, take the surfaced path past the viewpoint overlooking Ape Dale. Continue straight on through the woods, along the crest up and down a short flight of steps. Keep following the path through the woods.
Stage 2
When you come to a junction turn right and follow the path as it winds through the woods.
Stage 3
Within 100m you come to another junction where the path to the left leads to a bank of four restored limekilns, evidence of Wenlock Edge’s industrial past.
Stage 4
Retrace your steps back to the main path and take the left path, passing the bird hide and into Knowle Quarry: the exposed limestone rock face is composed of 425-million-year-old fossilised sea creatures. Climb the steps out of the quarry and follow the woodland path back to the car park.
End point
Presthope Car Park, TF13 6DQ
Trail map
Presthope Walk Map | © National Trust
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