Walking Britain Download GPS FileHighley from the Severn Valley Country Park
Route Outline
A hilly short walk from the Severn Valley Country Park Visitor Centre visiting the old coal mining town of Highley on the opposite bank of the mighty River Severn and the Severn Valley Railway (SVR). A section of this walk includes the Severn Way recreational path. The Severn Valley Railway is crossed in two places offering the potential sighting of a steam train. The Station at Highley has a visitors' display in an old carriage and there are artefacts of the old mining activities at the Country Park Visitor Centre at the beginning of the walk.
GPS Files - Notes
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GPS files do not show topography and dangerous terrain and should be used in conjunction with paper maps. Suitable maps are listed below. The preferred scale is 1:25000 especially in hilly and mountainous areas.
These walks have been published for use by site visitors on the understanding that Walking Britain is not held responsible for the safety or well being of those following the routes as described. It is worth reiterating the point that you should embark on a walk with the correct maps preferably at 1:25000 scale. This will enable any difficulties with route finding to be assessed and corrective action taken if necessary.
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| Ordnance Survey Explorer 218 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer 218 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Ordnance Survey Landranger 138 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Landranger 138 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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