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Mid Berks Group

We are the Mid Berks Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our 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

Overview

A ‘Figure of 8’ walk in the Peckforton Hills with wide views over the Cheshire Plain and the hills beyond. The route takes in Maiden Castle, Harthill, Higher Burwardsley, Bulkeley Hill and Raw Head. This is one of the walks on the Mid-Berks Ramblers spring holiday to Cheshire but members of other groups are welcome.

Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.4km / 9.6mi
Ascent:
426.7m / 1400ft
Type:
circular

Snack stop and lunch break en route.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 50306 53031
Nearest postcode:
SY14 8LW
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Start time:
10:00 am

National Trust car park at Bickerton Hill - take care driving up the rough track leading to the car park.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our 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