Grinshill, Clive and Yorton

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Overview

An easy walk taking in the Grinshill sandstone quarries and Clive church, with a loop around Yorton, plus the well-known Grinshill viewpoint.

Mainly well-maintained paths and tracks, with some quiet road walking and field paths. Some fairly gentle ascents and descents.

Thursday, 6 November 2025

Meeting time:: 9:15 am
Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:: 198.1m / 650ft
Type:: circular

Contact the walk leader by text to book on to the walk. Please let the walk leader know if you can either offer lifts, or require a lift.

Voluntary transport cost, for people car sharing £3

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 49001 09837
Nearest postcode:: SY3 9PP
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Meeting time:: 9:15 am

Meole Brace Park & Ride. Towards the back on the left hand side.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 52684 23896
Nearest postcode:: SY4 3BU
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Start time:: 10:15 am

Corbett Wood car park (free)

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