Much Wenlock and Wenlock Edge, 28th September 2026

From the National Trust car park on the outskirts of Much Wenlock, the 4.7mile walk took us along the Jenny Wind trail and up to Wenlock Edge which we followed for 2 miles before dropping down to pass Wenlock Priory and walk into the beautiful medieval town of Much Wenlock for refreshments

Waymarked trails on Wenlock Edge

Steady ascent on well-marked tracks

One of only a few views through the trees to the NW

Much Wenlock Windmill overlooking the town

Shadwell Quarry

Wenlock Priory, a ruined 12th-century monastery (not visible from the public road)

Much Wenlock Guildhall from the grounds of Holy Trinity Church

Jubilee Fountain, restored to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's accession to the throne, 1953 - 1993.
Lunch stop