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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.20 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 1h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: No
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 4 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 4 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 55 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 49 m
  • ⚐
    District: Shrewsbury 
  • ⚑
    Start: N 52.7155° / W 2.75135°
  • ⚑
    End: N 52.71447° / W 2.74901°
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Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

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The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 53 m - Start near 119-124 Greenfields Gardens, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1, UK
  2. 2 : km 0 - alt. 53 m - Head south
  3. 3 : km 0.08 - alt. 51 m - Turn right
  4. 4 : km 0.1 - alt. 51 m - Head south toward Castle Foregate/A5191
  5. 5 : km 0.2 - alt. 53 m - Head southeast toward Castle Foregate/A5191
  6. 6 : km 0.23 - alt. 53 m - Turn right onto Castle Foregate/A5191
  7. 7 : km 0.32 - alt. 52 m - Head south on Castle Foregate/A5191 toward Cross St/A528
  8. 8 : km 0.43 - alt. 52 m - Head south on Castle Foregate/A5191 toward Cross St/A528
  9. 9 : km 0.58 - alt. 55 m - Head southwest on Castle Gates/A5191 toward A458
  10. 10 : km 0.58 - alt. 55 m - Turn right onto A458
  11. 11 : km 0.71 - alt. 51 m - Head west on Smithfield Rd/A458 toward Roushill
  12. 12 : km 0.85 - alt. 52 m - Head southwest on Smithfield Rd/A458 toward Roushill
  13. 13 : km 1 - alt. 51 m - Head southwest on Smithfield Rd/A458
  14. 14 : km 1.03 - alt. 51 m - Slight right to stay on Smithfield Rd/A458
  15. 15 : km 1.09 - alt. 51 m - Slight right onto Mardol Quay/A458
  16. 16 : km 1.14 - alt. 50 m - Turn left onto Frankwell/A458
  17. 17 : km 1.15 - alt. 51 m - Turn right onto Victoria Ave
  18. 18 : km 1.17 - alt. 51 m - Head west on Victoria Ave toward St. Austin's Friars
  19. 19 : km 1.38 - alt. 50 m - Head southwest on Victoria Ave toward Priory Rd
  20. 20 : km 1.52 - alt. 50 m - Head southwest toward Route 81
  21. 21 : km 1.57 - alt. 50 m - Continue straight onto Route 81
  22. 22 : km 1.63 - alt. 50 m - Head south on Route 81
  23. 23 : km 1.76 - alt. 50 m - Head south on Route 81
  24. 24 : km 1.9 - alt. 49 m - Head east on Route 81
  25. 25 : km 2.12 - alt. 49 m - Head southeast on Route 81
  26. 26 : km 2.27 - alt. 49 m - Head southeast on Route 81
  27. 27 : km 2.46 - alt. 50 m - Head east on Route 81
  28. 28 : km 2.72 - alt. 49 m - Head southwest on Route 81
  29. 29 : km 3.16 - alt. 49 m - Head northwest on Route 81
  30. 30 : km 3.48 - alt. 49 m - Head west on Route 81
  31. 31 : km 3.72 - alt. 50 m - Head north on Route 81
  32. 32 : km 3.87 - alt. 50 m - Slight right
  33. 33 : km 3.9 - alt. 50 m - Head northeast toward Priory Rd
  34. 34 : km 4.03 - alt. 50 m - Continue straight onto Victoria Ave
  35. 35 : km 4.15 - alt. 51 m - Head northeast on Victoria Ave toward Frankwell/A458
  36. 36 : km 4.28 - alt. 51 m - Turn left onto Frankwell/A458
  37. 37 : km 4.29 - alt. 50 m - Turn right onto Mardol Quay/A458
  38. 38 : km 4.54 - alt. 51 m - Head northeast on Smithfield Rd/A458 toward Raven Meadows
  39. 39 : km 4.79 - alt. 52 m - Slight right to stay on Smithfield Rd/A458
  40. 40 : km 4.85 - alt. 55 m - Head north on Castle Gates/A5191 toward Howard St
  41. 41 : km 5.02 - alt. 52 m - Head north on Castle Foregate/A5191
  42. E : km 5.2 - alt. 53 m

Useful Information

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Walking The Hollies & Poles Coppice from near Habberley

Walker
↔7.25 km ↗+169 m ↘-172 m ◔2h 35 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Pontesbury (Shropshire)

This Shropshire walk explores the countryside to the north of the Stiperstones. The route is generally on well marked paths and tracks. One of the highlights of the walk is the area known as the Hollies which is home to some of the oldest Holly trees in the UK, with some dating back over 400 years.

Walking The Wrekin from near Cluddley

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↔3.78 km ↗+212 m ↘-175 m ◔1h 40 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Little Wenlock (Telford and Wrekin)

This Shropshire walk takes the direct approach to the summit of the Wrekin near Telford. The views are good especially on clear days and it makes a perfect half day walk.

Walking A Wrekin circuit from near Cluddley

Walker
↔6.88 km ↗+327 m ↘-310 m ◔2h 55 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Little Wenlock (Telford and Wrekin)

An ascent of the Wrekin, near Telford, makes an excellent half day walk. This route offers good views over the Shropshire countryside. It must be noted that there are two short but steep sections of ascent onto the main ridge but the views are outstanding on a clear day and worth the effort.

Walking The Stiperstones and Blakemoor Flat from the Knolls

Walker
↔7.75 km ↗+192 m ↘-150 m ◔2h 45 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Ratlinghope (Shropshire)

A short walk in the Shropshire Hills that provides some wonderful views. The Stiperstones have a rocky quartzite ridge and this provides a dramatic backdrop to the walk.

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