Hope Bowdler and Caer Caradoc - Ramblers

Shrewsbury Group

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Overview

A good up and down leg stretcher. Starting at Chuch Stretton we go over Hazler Hill then up and over Hope Bowdler Hill past Battle Stones to Wilstone. Next we zigzag up Caer Caredoc and descend and skirt the western flank following paths back to Church Stretton.

Details subject to final recce

Tuesday, 18 February 2025

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.4km / 8.9mi
Ascent:: 664.5m / 2180ft
Type:: circular

Car parking opposite the Co-op and cost 60p per hour. Cards are accepted. Toilets available at the start

Please book by text stating where you will meet us and if you need or can offer a lift.

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 49065 09861
Nearest postcode:: SY3 9LH
what3words:: tonic.global.area

Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Meole Brace Park and Ride

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 45393 93629
Nearest postcode:: SY6 6BQ
what3words:: anguished.offer.weaned

Start time:: 10:15 am

Opposite Co-op 60p per hour

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
exclusive discounts from our partners
knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Join now for just £3.58 per month

Register for an account for FREE