Section 4 of 5, Telford T50
Priorslee Village to Coalport
10.4 miles (16.8 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SJ 710 095. Finish: SJ 696 024. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 267 m of climbing and 376 m of descent; highest point 162 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Priorslee Village.
- Station
- Telford Central, 810 m from the start. Directions SJ 702 093
- Bus stops
- Fitness First, 260 m from the start. Directions SJ 710 097Fitness First, 310 m from the start. Directions SJ 710 098Fitness First, 410 m from the start. Directions SJ 706 094
- Car parks
- Car park, 270 m from the start. Directions SJ 711 092Car park, 320 m from the start. Directions SJ 712 092Car park, 350 m from the start. Directions SJ 713 097
Getting back
The section finishes at Coalport. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Coalport China Museum, 120 m from the finish. Directions SJ 695 024Southfield, 950 m from the finish. Directions SJ 701 032
Planning the Telford T50
- Planning the whole trail: telfordt5050miletrail.org.uk.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: Telford T50 50 Mile Trail Guidebook (The Telford T50 50 mile trail consortium).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 54%, gravel and tracks 13%, earth, rock and mud 11%; the rest (21%) isn't recorded.
About 21% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 2 gates, 3 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 48 m in a kilometre (1 in 21), starting 6.6 miles in.
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