Bishop's Castle round

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Overview

This is a repeat of a circuit that we walked in winter - but this time I am hoping it will be drier under foot. Leaving Bishop's Castle we will walk across the valley towards Brockton, then up through Blakeridge Wood. Joining the Shropshire Way, this will take us back to Bishop's Castle.

Sunday, 3 August 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: 200m / 656ft
Type:: circular

Features

Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 32410 88690
Nearest postcode:: SY9 5AE
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Start time:: 10:00 am

The starting point is the parking area in the Livestock Market. Parking is free.

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