Whaley Thorns - Cresswell Crags

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Overview

Varied circular walk from Whaley Thorns railway station via Frithwood to Cresswell Crags visitor centre (lunch). Our return route takes us to Holbeck and through St Winifred's Church before returning to Whaley Thorns.

Sunday, 30 June 2024

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 15.1km / 9.4mi
Ascent:: 276.5m / 907ft
Type:: circular

Some limited quiet lanes walking.

Toilets and café at lunchtime.

Please park in Langwith Whaley Thorns railway station car park, Bathhurst Terrace, Langwith (free). NG20 9BD. On the left hand side at a mini roundabout if you are coming from Nether Langwith

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 52995 70842
Nearest postcode:: NG20 9BD
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Start time:: 10:00 am

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