Pulverbatch and The Shropshire Way

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Overview

A walk on tracks and field paths from the CP at the Motte and Bailey Castle at Pulverbatch. We pass interesting industrial heritage - a Barytes mill at Cothercott; walk up Cothercott and Wilderley Hills and join the Shropshire Way to return to the start via Church Pulverbatch. Wide open views throughout.

Sunday, 2 March 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: 304.8m / 1000ft
Type:: circular

A hilly walk but gradual ascents - no steep climbs. Expect some mud.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 42218 02226
Nearest postcode:: SY5 8DT
what3words:: stylists.invents.stance

Start time:: 10:00 am

Car Park at Motte and Bailey Castle, Pulverbatch.

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