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West Midlands Region

Major's Leap loop — Shropshire Hills

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Major's Leap loop — Shropshire Hills

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Major's Leap loop — Shropshire Hills

01:27

5.31km

80m

Hiking

Embark on the Major's Leap loop in the Shropshire Hills, an easy hike covering 3.3 miles (5.3 km) with an elevation gain of 255 feet (78 metres). This route takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes to complete, guiding you through varied terrain that includes an old packhorse route and…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Shropshire Hills AONB

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Parking

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1.75 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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4.82 km

Wenlock Edge Lime Kiln

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Discover the ruins of this old lime kiln located along Wenlock Edge, a narrow limestone escarpment that runs from Craven Arms to Ironbridge.

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5.31 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.49 km

1.77 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.16 km

2.16 km

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Friday 8 May

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7°C

32 %

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