Walking Britain Haddon Hill and Bodbury Hill from Carding Mill Valley
Introduction to Walk 1409
Region - Shropshire Hills
County/Area - Shropshire
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 4.4 miles / 7.2 km
Ascent - 1200 feet / 364 metres
Time - 3 hours 20 minutes
Grade - easy/mod
This Shropshire walk includes two hills on the northern flank of Carding Mill Valley. The route includes two steep ascents which are compensated for by the magnificent views. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
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Maps | |||
| 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. | |||
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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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