Bridges - Darnford - The Portway - Cothercott Hill - Ramblers

Shrewsbury Group

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Overview

A 9.5 mile circular walk from Bridges. Great views Beginning along Darnford brook then taking Golden Valley up to The Portway then skirting Cothercott Hill, Gatten Hill with the best view in Shropshire (allegedly) and Stiperstones before returning via the Cross Britain Way to Bridges.

7 Stiles

1200ft of ascent.

The Bridges Pub will be open when we return

Sunday, 13 October 2024

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:: 396.2m / 1300ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.thebridgespub.co.uk/

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 49801 12368
Nearest postcode:: SY3 7BJ
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Abbey Foregate car park, near the entrance to the Shropshire Wildlife Trust

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 39326 96498
Nearest postcode:: SY5 0SP
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Start time:: 10:15 am

Bridges Pub Car Park

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
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a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
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