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Section 1 - Castle to Church
Starting from the centre of Bishop’s Castle walk up to and along the Kerry Ridgeway, through the Edenhope Valley, part of Offa’s Dyke and on to Mainstone church.
Section 2 - Church to Castle
Starting from the end of the previous section, continue along Offa’s Dyke and the spectacular Cefn’s Ridge. Drop down to Clun and visit this lovely town with it’s Norman castle, church and interesting houses. Then climb again over the ridge to the recently restored Hopton Castle, ending at Three Ashes.
Section 3 - The Quietest Place
From Three Ashes, climb over Clunbury Hill and down to Aston-on-Clun, famous for its Arbor tree.Then over Hopesay Common to Plowden station, once part of the Bishop’s Castle Railway, and onwards to Asterton. A few ups and downs in this section, but rewarded with fabulous views.
Section 4 - In High Places
After Asterton continue up and onto the Long Mynd, with views far and wide. Pass the Midland Gliding Club where gliders and paragliders are launched from the top of the hill; then down to Bridges which has been re-opened and serves excellent lunch and beer from the Three Tuns Brewery, Bishop’s Castle. Heading across to the rocky Stiperstones and The Bog lead mines, of great historic interest.
Section 5 - The Last Leg
Walk across Stapely Common to the ancient stones of Mitchell’s Fold, over Corndon Hill and Roundton Hill and into the Camlad valley before the final stretch through Saddlers Little Wood and return to Bishop’s Castle, via the Wintles eco-homes estate
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