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Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Blakeridge Wood

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Overview

From Bishop's Castle we will walk across the open fields and quiet lanes to Brockton. From there we will traverse along the bottom of Acton Bank, returning to Bishop's Castle via Blakeridge Wood and the Shropshire Way. A relatively gentle walk to walk off our Christmas excesses!

Sunday, 31 December 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
300m / 984ft
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 32423 88686
Nearest postcode:
SY9 5AE
what3words:
forks.wakes.truckload
Start time:
10:00 am

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