Bishops Castle Circular

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Overview

A walk through the hills around Bishops Castle, using sections of the Shropshire Way. Fields, hill paths and woodland.

Sunday, 18 August 2024

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.3km / 8.9mi
Ascent:: 463m / 1519ft
Type:: circular

We leave Bishops Castle by the Shropshire Way, through Blakeridge Wood to Cefn Einion, Reilth Top, returning by Henley Wood and Cwmmawr Dingle.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 49821 12381
Nearest postcode:: SY2 6AE
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Abbey Foregate Car Park, Shrewsbury

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 32422 88682
Nearest postcode:: SY9 5AE
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Livestock Market car park, Station Street, Bishops Castle

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