Hopesay Hill from Aston-on-Clun

Oswestry Group

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Overview

From Aston-on-Clun we take The Shropshire Way onto Hopesay Hill which peaks at 1019 feet. We descend and cross the valley to Hopesay village before ascending to Burrow Hill Fort.

From here we return through woodland and field paths.

Zone E

Sunday, 6 October 2024

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: 418.8m / 1374ft
Type:: circular

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 29128 30488
Nearest postcode:: SY11 1DP
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Gatacre playing fields car park, Oswestry

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 39456 81525
Nearest postcode:: SY7 8EH
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Village hall car park (presumed open).

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