Rotunda Walk Ironbridge with ben 231113 (21)

Lincoln Hill offers one of the finest views of the Iron Bridge from a point known as the Rotunda. The edifice built there in the early 1790s had cast iron pillars and a domed roof. It also had a revolving seat with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. However, it had a short life, being demolished in 1804, possibly due to instability of the nearby limestone quarry face. An interpretation panel on the Rotunda shows such views in the 1790s.

Lincoln Hill offers one of the finest views of the Iron Bridge from a point known as the Rotunda. The edifice built there in the early 1790s had cast iron pillars and a domed roof. It also had a revolving seat with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. However, it had a short life, being demolished in 1804, possibly due to instability of the nearby limestone quarry face. An interpretation panel on the Rotunda shows such views in the 1790s.

 

Starting from the White Horse car park, this woodland walk follows the

spine of Lincoln Hill which was part of the Sabbath Walks or

Workmen’s Walks laid out in the late 18C by the Quaker ironmaster

Richard Reynolds. The walk encompasses the unique geology of the hill,

and visits the remains of structures associated with the Sabbath Walks, the

Alcove and the Rotunda which still offer wonderful panoramic views of

the Ironbridge Gorge and surrounding countryside.The route follows a 200-

year old old plateway, an even older sunken path known as Gypsy Lane,

before resuming a section of the Sabbath Walks in nearby Dale Coppice.

ª Accessibility: Boots are advisable all year round for frequently

muddy sections in this largely woodland walk.There are some

moderately steep ascents, one very steep descent of 150 steps from

the Rotunda, a step-through stile at the beginning of the walk and

a kissing gate on the exit from Lincoln Hill onto Church Road.

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