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Into the hills near Bishops Castle

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Overview

Hill paths and woodland glades providing attractive views of the local South Shropshire Area of Natural Beauty, incorporating parts of the Shropshire Way.

Tuesday, 6 August 2024
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
447.4m / 1468ft
Type:
circular

From the Livestock Market, we take the Shropshire Way to Blakeridge Wood, by Cefn Einion to Reilth Top, returning by Henley Wood and Cwmmawr Dingle.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 48996 09852
Nearest postcode:
SY3 9LH
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Meeting time:
9:30 am

Park and Ride near Meole Brace Retail park

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 32419 88685
Nearest postcode:
SY9 5AE
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Start time:
10:30 am

Livestock Market, Station Road, Bishops Castle

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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.0 miles
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Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
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Start:

Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Bishops Castle Circular

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.42 per month
Register for an account for FREE