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The Knot & Plough, Beacon Hill & Hopton

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Overview

Starting from the car park of the Knot & Plough this walk takes us up to Beacon  Coppice and Hopton, returning via the County Showground.

We'll stop en route for a short coffee break so please bring your own refreshments.

Join us in the Knot & Plough for a drink or snack after the walk.

Wednesday, 7 June 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 95048 24336
Nearest postcode:
ST18 0XF
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Start time:
10:00 am

The Knot & Plough car park, Weston Road (A518), Stafford,

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