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Major's Leap Viewpoint – Lea Quarry Lime Kilns loop from Much Wenlock

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Major's Leap Viewpoint – Lea Quarry Lime Kilns loop from Much Wenlock

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Major's Leap Viewpoint – Lea Quarry Lime Kilns loop from Much Wenlock

05:41

20.9km

300m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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216 m

Holy Trinity Church, Much Wenlock

Highlight • Historical Site

The Holy Trinity Church in Much Wenlock is a beautiful 12th century building situated in the heart of the town. The church features a number of striking features, such as its Norman tower and stunning stained-glass windows.

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349 m

Corn Market and Agricultural Library

Highlight • Historical Site

390 m

Much Wenlock Priory

Highlight • Religious Site

Much Wenlock is a charming little market town steeped in history and natural beauty located in Shropshire.

Perhaps the most fascinating thing to know about Much Wenlock, is it is …

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622 m

Nanny Morgan's Squatters' Cottage

Highlight • Other

Ancient law stipulated that if you could erect overnight a structure with a chimney and have a fire blazing in that chimney before morning you could claim rights to the …

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2.17 km

Stokes Barn Bunkhouses

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Stokes Barn Bunkhouses are located on the top of Wenlock Edge in the heart of the Shropshire countryside in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It's a beautiful location offering self-catering accommodation options.

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3.55 km

Major's Leap Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Named after the Royalist major - Major Smallman - who is said to have leapt off Wenlock Edge on horseback to escape pursuers during the English Civil War, this viewpoint affords fine views out towards Shrewsbury.

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3.61 km

View from Abdon Burf

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Abdon Burf is the site of an Iron Age Hillfort, one of several dotted across Brown Clee Hill. At 540 metres Abdon Burf is the highest hill in Shropshire, with neighbouring Clee Burf standing slightly lower at 510m.

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5.76 km

Lea Quarry Lime Kilns

Highlight • Historical Site

Lea Quarry was a limestone quarry and the disused tramway used to connect the quarries with the lime kilns. Lime is made by heating limestone, a relatively simple process that has been known and used for thousands of years.

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20.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

4.48 km

4.18 km

1.18 km

253 m

Surfaces

8.92 km

4.48 km

3.69 km

2.05 km

1.17 km

549 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

13°C

7°C

67 %

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Major's Leap Viewpoint – Lea Quarry Lime Kilns loop from Much Wenlock

Holy Trinity Church, Much Wenlock

Corn Market and Agricultural Library

Much Wenlock Priory

Nanny Morgan's Squatters' Cottage

Stokes Barn Bunkhouses

Major's Leap Viewpoint

View from Abdon Burf

Lea Quarry Lime Kilns

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