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Castle Ring (Cannock Wood)

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Overview

This is a circular walk of almost 9 miles with 1000ft ascent and it is moderate. The route takes in Castle Ring, Hazelslade Nature Reserve, Beaudesert Old Park, Brereton Hill, Upper Longdon Village and Horse Pasture Covert. Poles are recommended. The walk duration is estimated at 3 and three quarter hours

Sunday, 27 August 2023
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.3km / 8.9mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

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Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 49900 12401
Nearest postcode:
SY2 6AH
what3words:
tend.newly.cafe
Meeting time:
9:30 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 04400 12601
Nearest postcode:
WS15 4QZ
what3words:
diplomats.deck.sweated
Start time:
10:45 am

CASTLE RING CAR PARK NR. CANNOCK WOOD

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