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Hopwas and Whittington (Lichfield / Tamworth, Staffordshire) with Paul

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Overview

A walk in the countryside between Lichfield and Tamworth.  Exact route depends on whether the rifle range will be in use on the day.

Sunday, 31 December 2023
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.4km / 12.1mi
Ascent:
155.6m / 510ft
Type:
circular

We leave the meeting point in Walsall promptly at 08:30am.  The start time is the time the actual walk is due to start.
We regret we cannot allow dogs other than registered assistance dogs on Walsall Group walks.
Booking is not necessary for this walk.
Please notify the leader if you intend to travel direct to the walk start.
Walkers will need a packed lunch.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 05076 03659
Nearest postcode:
WS9 9NP
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Meeting time:
8:30 am

Old Oak Park ALC car park by KFC on Lichfield Road, Walsall Wood

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 16672 05188
Nearest postcode:
B78 3AR
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Start time:
9:00 am

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  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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