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
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52.59, -2.59 · rel 15088570
52.59, -2.59 · rel 15088570
Major's Leap Walk, Wenlock Edge
A 5,5 km loop walk in Shropshire.
Loop walk
start = finish · Shropshire
5,5km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
27
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
1× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× ruins
1× viewpoint
Lime Kiln
ruins ·
on the route
5,2 km
94%
Major's Leap
viewpoint ·
on the route
5,2 km
94%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Major's Leap Walk, Wenlock Edge is 5.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Major's Leap Walk, Wenlock Edge takes approximately 1h 22min to complete.
Yes, Major's Leap Walk, Wenlock Edge is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Major's Leap Walk, Wenlock Edge starts at Much Wenlock Car Park, TF13 6AS;SO 61303 99661.
Major's Leap Walk, Wenlock Edge is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Major's Leap Walk, Wenlock Edge is maintained and managed by National Trust.