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Minera Quarry and Esclusham Mountain

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Overview

Experience the distant views while walking on the heather moorland of Esclusham Mountain. We will also see the industrial heritage of the area as we walk along the disused railway line that used to serve the enormous and impressive Minera Quarry, which is now a nature reserve.

Bring refreshments for coffee and lunch stops.

Sunday, 14 January 2024
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
396.2m / 1300ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/minera-quarry-nature-reserve

Zone B

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 29130 30489
Nearest postcode:
SY11 1DP
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Meeting time:
9:30 am

Gatacre playing fields car park, Oswestry

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 27592 50975
Nearest postcode:
LL11 3DU
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Start time:
10:15 am

Minera Lead Mines car park

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