Forden to Four Crosses

Market Drayton Group

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Overview

From Forden we climb up through woodland to reach the earthworks of Beacon Hill fort, where from the southern boundary there are fabulous views to the east, south and west. Then a descent to Buttington Bridge on the River Severn. The path then follows the river and a short section of the Montgomery canal, then rejoins the river for a further 3.5 miles leaving it at Derwas Bridge for the final c2 miles to Four Crosses.

Friday, 25 July 2025

Meeting time:: 8:00 am
Start time:: 9:20 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:30 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 23.8km / 14.8mi
Ascent:: 456.6m / 1498ft
Type:: linear

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Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 68334 34682
Nearest postcode:: TF9 1HH
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Meeting time:: 8:00 am

Market Drayton Community Amateur Sports Club, Betton Road

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 22860 01051
Nearest postcode:: SY21 8NE
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Start time:: 9:20 am

Forden Community Centre SY21 8NE (Next to school). Off B4388. Use post code SY21 8NE Grid Ref SJ 2286 0105 W3W: segmented.clinking,horns

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SJ 26900 18701
Nearest postcode:: SY22 6RB
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Estimated finish time:: 4:30 pm

Four Crosses at Llandysilio Church in Wales School and Four Crosses Village Centre car park, off The St. SY22 6RB GR SJ 269 187

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