Church Stretton and the Gaer Stones

Market Drayton Group

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Overview

8.5 miles moderate walk from Church Stretton, taking in the Gaer Stones on Hope Bowdler Hill, with good views. Then descending along Willstone Hill to Cardington returning via Cwms Lane - an old route back to Church Stretton.1,300ft of ascent.

Sunday, 9 February 2025

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:: 396.2m / 1300ft
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 68334 34681
Nearest postcode:: TF9 1HH
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Meeting time:: 8:30 am

Market Drayton Community Amateur Sports Club, Betton Road

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 45416 93575
Nearest postcode:: SY6 6BL
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Parking at Easthope Road car park, Church Stretton. Post code SY6 6BL GR SO 453 936

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