Lyth Hill to Bridges on The Shropshire Way.

Market Drayton Group

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Overview

From Lyth Hill we proceed to Exfords Green then using footpaths and lanes reach Wilderley Hall followed by the ascent of Wilderley Hill. This takes us on to the Port Way an ancient track, with views of the iconic Stiperstones. After which descending the Golden Valley towards Ratlinghope. Ending the day walking beside the Darnford Brook along a valley at the foot of the Longmynd to reach Bridges.

Friday, 24 April 2026

Meeting time:: 8:00 am
Start time:: 8:50 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 16.6km / 10.3mi
Ascent:: 366.4m / 1202ft
Type:: linear

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Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 68335 34683
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 47700 07201
Nearest postcode:: SY3 0AX
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Start time:: 8:50 am

Start of walk Lyth Hill Country Park nr postcode SY3 0AU Grid Ref: SJ 477 072

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SO 39351 96483
Nearest postcode:: SY5 0SP
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Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Bridges car park GR SO 39351 96482. Postcode SY5 0ST

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