Major's Leap Walk, Wenlock Edge

Enjoy this circular walk along an old packhorse route and through woodland footpaths, taking in far-reaching views and flourishing wildflowers. It's named after the legend of a Royalist major who is said to have galloped off Wenlock Edge on horseback to e

Covering 5.5 km, this is a satisfying walk that most reasonably fit hikers will complete in about 1 hour and 13 minutes.

This loop trail is a practical choice for day hikers: you start and end at the same spot, with no shuttle or pick-up required.

Part of the Local Walking Network (LWN), this trail is ideal for exploring the neighbourhood landscape. It is typically well-known to local walkers and offers an authentic sense of place.