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Wenlock Edge
Shropshire & StaffordshireAn 18 mile limestone escarpment
Shropshire
Opening times for 30 August 2025
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Free parking at Much Wenlock (TF13 6AS), Presthope (TF13 6DQ) and Wilderhope Manor (TF13 6EG). The Presthope and Wilderhope car parks are open 24 hours a day, and the Much Wenlock car park is open dawn till dusk.
- Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed under close control
Free car parks at Much Wenlock, Presthope and Wilderhope Manor. Dogs under close control welcome.
- By road
- Car parks along the B4371. Much Wenlock car park 1 mile west from Much Wenlock. Presthope car park 3 miles west from Much WenlockParking: Car parks are located at Much Wenlock, Presthope and WilderhopeSat Nav: For Much Wenlock use TF13 6DH For Presthope use TF13 6DQ For Wilderhope use TF13 6EG
- On foot
- The western end of Wenlock Edge is 1 mile west from Much Wenlock.
- By bus
- 436 from Shrewsbury, alight Much Wenlock, 436 from Bridgnorth, alight Much Wenlock
Planning your visit
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Groups and school visits to Wenlock Edge
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Visiting with your dog
Wenlock Edge is a one pawprint rated place. Dogs are welcome here, but facilities are limited. They'll be able to stretch their legs in the car park and enjoy walks across the woodland all year round. Please clean up after your dog and keep them under close control.
Highlights
Wenlock Edge
Narrow limestone escarpment with important geological features, flower-rich grasslands and ancient woodland.
Things to see and do
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Things to see and do at Wenlock Edge
Explore the Shropshire countryside at Wenlock Edge on a walk, build a den and complete some of the '50 things to do before you're 11¾' activities.
Top trails
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Wenlock Edge Jenny Wind walk
Go on an easy 2-mile circular walk through green lanes, passing remnants of Shropshire's industrial past including the Jenny Wind tramway. Look out for interesting plant species that thrive on limestone grasslands on the route.
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Major's Leap walk
Enjoy this circular walk, named after a local military legend, which runs along an old packhorse route and through woodland footpaths at Wenlock Edge.
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Lea Quarry walk at Wenlock Edge
Get a feel for the scale of the industrial quarrying which has characterised the landscape at Wenlock Edge on this circular walk through the woodland.
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Lime Kiln Walk
This woodland walk passes quarries and limekilns. Look out for the exposed quarry face, composed almost entirely of 425 million-year-old fossilised reef creatures.
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Presthope Walk
This easy, surfaced loop is perfect for pushchairs, wheelchairs or anyone wanting a short stroll.
Places to stay
Sandybury Barn
In a secluded spot in the Shropshire countryside, this unique holiday cottage is perfect for family and friends to gather and enjoy.
2 Morville Barn
A cosy barn conversion in South Shropshire, perfect for exploring the local countryside.
1 Sternsmill Cottage
Sitting on the Dudmaston estate, this cosy cottage has countryside views and even a cave in the garden.
Upcoming events
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About Wenlock Edge
Wenlock Edge is a narrow limestone escarpment that runs for 18 miles from Craven Arms to Ironbridge, the National Trust owns 8 miles of this stretch. There is a mix of flower-rich limestone grasslands and ancient woodland along with internationally important sites for geology, making the area an important Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Along Wenlock Edge you'll see evidence of its old industrial use, with old quarrys and lime kilns along the way.
There is a myriad of footpaths and bridleways along Wenlock Edge which can easily be accessed from the two car parks on Wenlock Edge and from the car park at Wilderhope Manor.
Our work
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Our work on Wenlock Edge
Uncover the conservation work that goes on behind the scenes on Wenlock Edge to protect the woodland and provide benefits to nature.
Support us
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Volunteering opportunities at Wenlock Edge
Join the great team of volunteers maintaining the unique natural site at Wenlock Edge.