Betchcott Hills and Duckley Nap

Market Drayton Group

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Overview

8.5 miles moderate walk with 1,000ft of ascent taking in the Betchcott Hills and Duckley Nap. High pasture, moorland ridge tracks, field paths and country lanes. Weather permitting fine views across the plains of Shropshire.

Sunday, 4 August 2024

Meeting time:: 8:30 am
Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:: 304.8m / 1000ft
Type:: circular

NON MARKET DRAYTON RAMBLERS PLEASE BOOK WITH THE LEADER FOR THIS WALK

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 67610 33901
Nearest postcode:: TF9 2FE
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Meeting time:: 8:30 am

M.D. Swimming centre

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 43625 99501
Nearest postcode:: SY6 6NR
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Parking Picklescott Village Hall (£ 2 voluntary contribution per car). Post Code SY6 6NR passes hall. GRSO 43625 99500. W3W vase.arose.baseballs

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