Church Stretton Circular

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Overview

A joint circular walk with South Shropshire Ramblers, starting from Easthope Road car park, Church Stretton, via Snatchfields, Gaerstone, Willstone Hill to Cardington and return.

Sunday, 27 July 2025

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

A fairly strenuous walk, across the Hope Bowdler Hills. Sturdy boots and weather appropriate clothing are essential, plus poles if you use them. Bring plenty of fluid and food.

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 49844 12324
Nearest postcode:: SY2 6AJ
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Abbey Foregate Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 45299 93601
Nearest postcode:: SY6 6DB
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Start time:: 10:15 am

Easthope Road public car park, Church Stretton. Opposite Co-op

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