Shropshire Way to Sunnyhill & Bury Ditches Hill Fort (NOTE DATE CHANGE)

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Overview

A circular walk from the Clun Memorial Hall following the Shropshire Way ascending up to Sunnyhill & the Bury Ditches Hill Fort with panoramic views (on a clear day). Passing through the edge of Guilden Down & Horrock before reaching the Hoar Wood surrounding Sunnyhill & the Bury Ditches Hill Fort.

We then return via forest tracks skirting round Sunnyhill & Steppleknoll. Finally following a green lane through the edge of Radnor Wood to start a slow descent, with views of Clun in the valley, through fields, back to the start.

Friday, 1 November 2024

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: 304.8m / 1000ft
Type:: circular

Refreshments & Toilets In Clun

Alternative Parking at Clun Castle Car Park

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 30230 81178
Nearest postcode:: SY7 8LE
what3words:: boasted.thundered.ladders

Start time:: 10:00 am

Clun Memorial Hall & Playing Fields Car Park, Grey Bank, Clun

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