Along the picturesque River Severn to Much Wenlock, returning through Shropshire countryside.
Distance: 16 miles (25.7 km)
Ascent: 513 metres
Route grade: 58 (equivalent to Challenging)
Time to allow: From 7h 15m to 12h 
Starting point: YHA Coalport 
Grid reference: SJ 696 024
What3Words: delved.haystack.tamed
End point: Circular, to YHA Coalport
Region: West Midlands
Type of walk: Countryside, Old train line, Town
Trails and Ways: Cross Britain Way, Severn Way, Shropshire Way
Wheelchair accessible: No 
Pushchair accessible: No 
Stile free: No 
Seats on route: Yes 
Toilets: Yes 
Touch free: No 
Food and Drink: Cafe/s, Pub/s, Shop/s, Town This route is included in: YHA Festival of Walking
YHA and walking have been perfect partners since 1930. YHA celebrates with a walking festival in autumn so everyone gets the chance to discover the joy of walking. This walk was produced as one of the 180 self guided walks which start and finish at hostels.
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Get the route
OS Maps: OS Explorer 1:25k (242) Telford, Ironbridge and The Wrekin & OS Explorer 1:25k (217) The Long Mynd and Wenlock Edge
