The plaque commemorates the site of the first Wenlock Games in 1850. William Penny Brookes was born in Much Wenlock and was a doctor here from the mid 1800s. He had the very novel idea, for the time that fresh air and exercise would be good for his patients. To this end, in 1850, he began the “Wenlock Games”.
Windmill Hill formed one side of a natural amphitheatre where the majority of the spectators sat to watch the Games. The cost of a seat was a princely one shilling and sixpence.

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Best Hikes to The Linden Field and Wenlock Olympian Games site

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1. Much Wenlock loop via Much Wenlock Windmill

4.43km

01:12

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Much Wenlock Guildhall – Much Wenlock Priory loop from Woodside

20.5km

05:47

430m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Much Wenlock Guildhall – Much Wenlock Guildhall loop from Much Wenlock

17.4km

04:53

340m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Much Wenlock, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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The Linden Field and Wenlock Olympian Games site

1. Much Wenlock loop via Much Wenlock Windmill

2. Much Wenlock Guildhall – Much Wenlock Priory loop from Woodside

3. Much Wenlock Guildhall – Much Wenlock Guildhall loop from Much Wenlock

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