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Ford Crossing – Shellford Picnic Place loop from Himbleton

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West Midlands Region

Ford Crossing – Shellford Picnic Place loop from Himbleton

Moderate

3

runners

Ford Crossing – Shellford Picnic Place loop from Himbleton

00:32

5.14km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

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1.51 km

Ford Crossing

Highlight • Rest Area

Shell Ford is both picturesque and notorious. It gets very deep during floods and countless motorists have drowned their cars here over the years. The old Packhorse bridge is the …

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2

1.54 km

Shell Ford and Packhorse Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

There's a step-free footbridge to the side, and picnic tables to stop for a few minutes. Advised to use the bridge by local cyclists, as the bottom of the ford is very slippy.

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1.58 km

Shellford Picnic Place

Highlight • River

4

1.60 km

Shell Ford Packhorse Bridge and Picnic Area

Highlight • River

No, it's nothing to do with garages or cars. Shell Ford is infact a beautiful picnic site by the babbling Shell Brook. Green mosses cling to the charming, double-arched ancient …

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5.14 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.75 km

331 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.28 km

1.46 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 8 October

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9°C

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