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Overview

An opportunity to visit some of the hills to the south of Knighton, Powys.

This walk will include passing in the vicinity of The Spaceguard Centre which is the National Near Earth Objects Information Centre, the only UK organisation dedicated to addressing Near Earth hazards - threats from asteroids and comet impacts.

The walk returns to Knighton via an Offas Dyke element.

Tuesday, 18 June 2024
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
335.3m / 1100ft
Type:
circular

Walk Leader will meet on site.

Ample Car Parking, Bowling Green Lane, Knighton -(payable).

Booking via text or email.

 

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 49029 09829
Nearest postcode:
SY3 9LH
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Meeting time:
9:15 am

Meole Brace Park and Ride, Shrewsbury

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 28889 72214
Nearest postcode:
LD7 1DS
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soda.widely.bluff
Start time:
10:15 am

Bowling Green Lane Car Park - Payable

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.42 per month
Register for an account for FREE