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Purton and Washpool

Saturday, 3 September 2016

Start time: 11:15
(Estimated finish time: 13:45)

Moderate 5 miles / 8.1 km

Group Wiltshire & Swindon

This varied walk takes you to Purton and Lydiard Millicent, passing through farms and small hamlets.

We head towards Washpool and then follow paths across fields to reach Purton to enjoy views over Purton Manor, built in 1810, and St Mary's Church, which is one of only 3 churches in England to have both a tower and a spire.

We will cross the fields to Lydiard Millicent and along to Parkside Farm where we pick up a field path back to the park. 

Starting point

Lydiard Park lawn (in front of Lydiard House), Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon SN5 3PA This walk is part of Walk About Lydiard Park, a day of activity featuring group led walks, Walking for Health walks, self-guided routes, stalls, entertainment and food.

Grid reference: SU103847
Nearest postcode: SN5 3PA
Start time: 11:15

Additional notes

This is a circular walk

Walkers should wear walking boots and bring a snack and drink

There are plenty of stiles on this walk. 

Some fields may contain livestock. Registered assistance dogs only.

Linked event

Walk About Lydiard Park
Walk Id: 3873546
Festival: The Ramblers Walk About festival,Walk About Lydiard Park
Suitability: No car needed
Surroundings: Village, Farmland, Park, green space, City, town, Country park
Facilities: Refreshments, Toilet, Shelter, Parking
Designation: Historic park/garden
Theme: Wildlife, nature, History, heritage,
The Church of St Mary, Purton, Wiltshire © Matthew Bristow, 2010, http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2066965

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