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7 Sep - Pontesford Hill and Earl’s Hill.

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Overview

Total ascent 727ft with the highest point at 1008ft on Earl’s Hill. The climb from the car park goes through woodland then opens out onto hillsides giving good views. Steep descent goes back into woodland before tracks and paths through fields to the village of Habberley. From the village, further field paths make their way to coppices and on to Pontesbury. There is a slight final climb back to the car park. Zone B.

Thursday, 7 September 2023
Meeting time:
10:00 am
Start time:
10:45 am
Estimated finish time:
11:59 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 29142 30515
Nearest postcode:
SY11 1DP
what3words:
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Meeting time:
10:00 am

Gatacre Playing Fields car park.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 40899 05691
Nearest postcode:
SY5 0UN
what3words:
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Start time:
10:45 am

Pontesford Hill car park, signed left off the A488. This car park can be busy.

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