Cockshutt, English Frankton, Whattal Moss and Crose Mere

Oswestry Group

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Overview

A fairly flattish walk taking in autumn colours around a little walked area of Shropshire. Heading out toward English Frankton and Pikes End and returning via Whattal Moss & Crose Mere. Field paths bridleways and old drovers paths. Depending on the weather between now and then, walk may be muddy in places. Please bring your own food and liquid for a coffee and lunch stop.

Thursday, 23 October 2025

Meeting time:: 10:00 am
Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Zone A

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 30024 28668
Nearest postcode:: SY11 4QA
what3words:: spires.sleeps.plod

Meeting time:: 10:00 am

Morrison’s car park, at the far end.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 43297 29274
Nearest postcode:: SY12 0JF
what3words:: headed.snoozing.gloom

Start time:: 10:30 am

Cockshutt Village Hall car park.

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