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Shrewsbury Group

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Overview

A circular walk starting from the parking area near the stone circle. and Corndon pumping station.The walk will follow a figure of eight towards Priest Weston and Cwm Dingle, via Valley Knoll, passing Castle Ring, and over Stapeley Hill. With great views of both valleys towards Long Mountain and The Long Mynd.

Tuesday, 7 May 2024

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: 464.8m / 1525ft
Type:: circular

Although parking is limited and car sharing is recommended there are several parking spots, as the walk is circular we will pass by them all. The walk is approximately 8 miles with some stiles and steep slopes allowing for some great views.

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 49010 09823
Nearest postcode:: SY3 9LH
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Shrewsbury Meole Brace Park & Ride

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 30189 97683
Nearest postcode:: SY5 0JJ
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Start time:: 10:15 am

Three parking options, top of the dirt track towards the standing stones, bottom of the dirt track and by the reservoir pumping station.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
exclusive discounts from our partners
knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

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