Wenlock: Blakeway Walk

Walk directions

1. Start

   FOLLOW THE BLUE MARKERS FOR 4km

   From the clock tower in the square, go left past the church to the Bull Ring, and then take the first left into Queen Street. Continue up this road, bearing right to reach New Road (A4169). (Marker 1)

2. Step 2

   Cross the road at the pedestrian lights, turn right and take a path on the left, into Southfield Road, and turn left. Go to the far end, where you cross the Shrewsbury Road at the crossing (take care). Turn right, and then left, into Stretton Road. (Marker 2)

3. Step 3

   After 200m, follow the lane to the right, at the sign indicating Blakeway Hollow. Go for 1km up the lane, until it flattens out between rows of trees. As the lane then curves to the left, you take a right turn back, through a kissing-gate. (Marker 3)

4. Step 4

   Follow the path, keeping the hedge on your left, and go over two more stiles. Head towards the large barn in front of you. Walk along the drive, and then through a small metal gate into an enclosure. (Marker 4)

5. Step 5

   Walk past another small gate on your left, until you reach a kissing-gate. Go through the kissing-gate, and on your right you will see a small gate, with two farm gates on the left. Go through the first farm gate and follow the path down the gully to the far left corner of the field. Go through a heavy metal gate, and turn right. (Marker 5) Then, after 10m, take the left fork, down through the wood towards daylight on the field below. 

6. Step 6

   Turn left, and follow the path through a kissing-gate, and back to the Stretton Rd. Use the pavement on the right-hand side until 20m after the garage, when you should use the crossing (take care). Using the pavement on the left-hand side, follow the road back into Much Wenlock.