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To the Mammoth Tower on Whixall Moss.

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Overview

A circular walk around the Bettisfield and Whixall Mosses, along the Shropshire Way and the Llangollen Canal, exploring the consequences of centuries of peat-cutting and recent extensive reclamation of this eerie landscape. Footpaths, field paths, towpaths and minor roads.

Thursday, 21 September 2023
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
19.8m / 65ft
Type:
circular

Please book with walk leader by text

VTC £4

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 49271 10411
Nearest postcode:
SY3 9NB
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Meeting time:
9:30 am

Meole Brace Park and Ride. Please car share wherever possible as there is limited parking at the the start point

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 49345 35446
Nearest postcode:
SY13 2RX
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Start time:
10:15 am

Whixall Moss NNR Car Park, Morris's Bridge

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