3.5/5)About Geo Trail
An easy stroll, meandering through varied woodland out to the view point over looking Shrewsbury.
This is a linear route that runs gradually up hill and is suitable for buggies and mobility scooters. However it is a long route for anyone pushing a wheelchair.
The quarry veiwing platform is an excellent chance to see the neighbouring quarry working especially if you know anyone who likes dumper trucks!
At the end of the trail there is now a toposcope to help you identify the hills beyond Shrewsbury (and have a rest as it doubles as a seat).
Please note
The final 200 yd section of the trail to the toposcope is unsurfaced and bumpy so hard going for small wheeled pushchairs and some mobility scooters and wheelchairs. This is because it is an ancient monument (an ironage enclosure) and we are restricted as to how we change it.
How to get there:
Geo Trail can be started from Haughmond Hill Car Park and Picnic Site in Haughmond Hill which is part of The Marches. Shrewsbury is the nearest town or village.
Take the Shrewsbury to Newport road, B5062, turn right after Haughmond Abbey. After 500m, turn right again into the car park.
OS Grid Reference: SJ 545 147
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info
| Haughmond Hill Car Park and Picnic Site Facilities. |
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| Length of trail: 1.3 km miles |
| Approximate time of trail: 20 mins each way |
| Open or closed: open |
| Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest. |
Contact: |
| Georgina Sharp Recreation Ranger 01584 813826 e-mail: georgina.sharp@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
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