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A footpath near Cleobury Mortimer, one which is a little on the wild side

A Bit of Rough

England

20 April 2009 12:17

Region Heart of England
Area Shropshire
Location Cleobury Mortimer
Nearest Town Ludlow
Start Grid Ref SO673758

Walk ID 2161
Magazine Route 30, November 1999
Length of Walk 8 miles/12.8km
Time Needed 4 hours
Difficulty Moderate
Number GPS Route Waypoints 137

Introduction:

More than a village but not quite a town, Cleobury Mortimer is best known for the twisted spire of St Mary’s Church. This walk takes you beside earthworks of a medieval village. The return leg includes the pastoral country near Major’s Rough.

IS THIS WALK FOR YOU?

Terrain Gently undulating; pasture, moorland and quiet lanes
Stiles 24, some of which are overgrown (the grass som

PLANNING

Parking High Street, Cleobury Mortimer,(car park on Childe Rd)
Refreshments Cleobury Mortimer
Public toilets Cleobury Mortimer,
Public transport Daily buses (Midland Red/Go Whittle 192/292) on Birmingham-Hereford route ; Shropshire Traveline, tel 0345 056785