Wenlock Edge, Much Wenlock

Name: Wenlock Edge
Address: Much Wenlock, United Kingdom

#3 among attractions in Much Wenlock

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Wenlock Edge is a limestone escarpment near Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England and a site of special scientific interest because of its geology. It is over 19 mi long, running southwest to northeast between Craven Arms and Much Wenlock, and is roughly 1,083 feet above sea level. The deciduous woodland which runs along it covers much of the steep slopes of the escarpment and in parts it is very well preserved. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°33'1"N, 2°39'17"W

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Much Wenlock United Kingdom

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Wenlock Edge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wenlock Priory, Caer Caradoc, Corvedale Three Castles Walk, Acton Burnell Castle.

5.3 miNE
Sacred and religious sites, Ruins, Church
Wenlock Priory, Much Wenlock
135 min walk • Wenlock Priory, or St Milburga's Priory, is a ruined 12th-century monastery, located in Much Wenlock, Shropshire, at grid reference SJ625001.
4.9 miW
Mountain, Forts and castles
Caer Caradoc, Church Stretton
126 min walk • Caer Caradoc is a hill in the English county of Shropshire. It overlooks the town of Church Stretton and the village of All Stretton and offers panoramic views to the north towards the Wrekin, east to Wenlock Edge, and west over the nearby Long Mynd.
5.2 miS
Hiking, Hiking trail
Corvedale Three Castles Walk
132 min walk • The Corvedale Three Castles Walk is a waymarked recreational circular walk of about 11.5 miles located in the Corvedale, Shropshire, England. The walk is classed as Easy and Heritage by the Long Distance Walkers Association.
4.6 miN
Forts and castles
Acton Burnell Castle
117 min walk • Acton Burnell Castle is a 13th-century fortified manor house, located near the village of Acton Burnell, Shropshire, England. It is believed that the first Parliament of England at which the Commons were fully represented was held here in 1283.
5.2 miNE
Visitor center, Museum
Much Wenlock Museum and Visitor Centre, Much Wenlock
132 min walk • The Much Wenlock Guildhall is a guildhall located on Wilmore Street in Much Wenlock, Shropshire. It is a Grade II* listed building.
4.5 miSW
Park
Millichope Park, Church Stretton
115 min walk • Millichope Park is a 19th-century country house in Munslow, Shropshire, England, some 5 miles south-east of Church Stretton. The house was built in the Greek Revival style between 1835 and 1840 by architect Edward Haycock of Shrewsbury for Revd.
1.5 miSW
Museum, History museum
Wilderhope Manor
38 min walk • Wilderhope Manor is a 16th-century manor house in the care of the National Trust. It is located on Wenlock Edge 7 miles south west of Much Wenlock in Shropshire, England. The manor is a Grade I listed building and since 1937 has been used as a youth hostel.
3.1 miW
Church
St James' Church
81 min walk • St James' Church stands in an elevated position in the village of Cardington, Shropshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Condover, the archdeaconry of Ludlow, and the diocese of Hereford. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.
4.7 miSW
Church
St Edith
119 min walk • St Edith's Church is in the village of Eaton-under-Heywood, Shropshire, England. It stands on the lower slopes of Wenlock Edge. The church, dedicated to Saint Edith of Wilton, is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Condover, the archdeaconry of Ludlow, and the diocese of Hereford.
4.6 miN
Church
St. Mary's Church
117 min walk • St Mary's Church is in the village of Acton Burnell, Shropshire, England, and stands near the ruins of Acton Burnell Castle. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Condover, the archdeaconry of Ludlow, and the diocese of Hereford.
4.6 miN
Church
Grade I listed churches in Shropshire
117 min walk • Shropshire is a county in the West Midlands region of England. In 2009 the historic county was divided into two unitary authorities, Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin.