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Jack Mytton Way 4 from Roman Bank to Plowden

By Dave Roberts   

on December 11, 2011    No ratings yet.

Posted as a walk in – England, Europe, Shropshire

Jack Mytton Way 4 from Roman Bank to Plowden

Route Essentials

Route Summary

See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.

Distance

24.94 km

Ascent

569 m

Time

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Start Location

Difficulty

Mountain Biking, Strenuous Walk

Hazards

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Jack Mytton Way 4 from Roman Bank to Plowden

The fourth section of the Jack Mytton Way from Roman Bank to Plowden following The Portway along the Long Mynd. You’ll pass through the historic town of Church Stretton on the way where Victorians, making use of the newly invented railways, would come for the waters. It was once earmarked as a railway hub, but you’d be hard pressed to believe that today.

If you’re following the circular route then you need to follow this route instead.

The Jack Mytton Way is a series of bridlepaths in the Shropshire countryside named after Mad Jack Mytton. A legend who earned the epitaph ‘Mad’ by attempting to leap a toll gate with a carriaged horse, among other things. Today’s rider or cyclist won’t need to go to that extreme however, as all the track is along public roads and bridleways. You can choose from the Linear or the Circular options.

This follows on from stage 3 and the next stage is on to Clun.

The Route

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Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

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Distance
 Ascent
 Time
24.94 km 569 m

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Activivity Type: Mountain Biking, Strenuous Walk

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

Check out the businesses nearby for more places to stay and drink.

Hazards

Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.

Parking :

Public Transport:

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Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts founded Walk Eryri in 2004, with the aim of providing routes that are off the beaten track. Walk Eryri is now part of Mud and Routes which continues to provide more off beat routes and walks in Snowdonia and beyond. Dave has been exploring the hills of Eryri for over thirty years, and is a qualified Mountain Leader. Dave also established Walk up Snowdon, Walk up Scafell Pike and Walk up Ben Nevis just to mention a few.

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