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Prior’s Norton and Barrow

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Overview

From the New Dawn pub we climb to Prior’s Norton and then across fields and tracks to follow the river Chelt to the village of Barrow. Then, via Prior’s Grive wood, back to the start on this mostly flat walk. Few stiles. 

Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
7.2km / 4.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 85799 24164
Nearest postcode:
GL2 9NQ
what3words:
splint.pays.conqueror
Start time:
10:00 am

Park at New Dawn pub on A38 at Norton

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