Stokesay Castle & View Edge
Introduction to Walk 1203
Region - Shropshire Hills
County/Area - Shropshire
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 8.0 miles / 13 km
Ascent - 860 feet / 261 metres
Grade - moderate
Stokesay Castle is a superb fortified manor and is a key feature of this Shropshire walk. The route also includes View Edge from where wide ranging views across pleasant Shropshire countryside can be enjoyed.
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer 203 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer 203 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Ordnance Survey Explorer 217 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer 217 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Ordnance Survey Landranger 137 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Landranger 137 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
Digital Maps - For more information on digital maps go to Anquet Maps. Digital maps, including Ordnance Survey, Harvey Superwalker and British Mountain Maps, are available for your PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android tablet and phone. | |||
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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
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