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Bridges - Darnford - The Portway - Cothercott Hill

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Overview

A  9.5 mile circular walk from Bridges.  Great views  Beginning along Darnford brook then taking Golden Valley up to The Portway then skirting Cothercott Hill, Gatten Hill with the best view in Shropshire (allegedly) and Stiperstones before returning via the Cross Britain Way  to Bridges. 

7 Stiles

1200ft of ascent.

The Bridges Pub will be open when we return

Tuesday, 28 May 2024
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
396.2m / 1300ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.thebridgespub.co.uk/

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 49043 09832
Nearest postcode:
SY3 9LH
what3words:
calm.small.enter
Meeting time:
9:30 am

Moele Brace Park and Ride

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 39326 96498
Nearest postcode:
SY5 0SP
what3words:
backfired.clap.drooling
Start time:
10:15 am

Bridges Pub Car Park

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