The Bog to Norbury and back

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Overview

This walk goes to the top of the Stiperstones Ridge, using the Shropshire Way. Then, over Linley Hill, down Linley Beeches and across field paths to the village of Norbury. A short lane walk leads to the path over Norbury Hill, to Cold Hill Farm, and, bypassing Knolls Farm to the Knolls to return downhill to the Bog.

Tuesday, 1 April 2025

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.7km / 9.1mi
Ascent:: 526m / 1726ft
Type:: circular

Expect a panoramic view of the hills of South Shropshire using field paths, open moorland and hill tracks

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 49075 09856
Nearest postcode:: SY3 9LH
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Meeting time:: 9:15 am

Far right corner of the park and ride

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 35747 97850
Nearest postcode:: SY5 0NG
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Start time:: 10:15 am

At the Bog cafe, take the road to Bridges on the left and after 100 yards, enter car park on right.

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