9 miles - Woodchester Park from Nailsworth - 20s & 30s 🌳

📏 Route Length: 14km (just under 9 miles)

⛰️ Total Climb: 400m

📍 Meeting Location: Mortimer Gardens (51.69496,-2.21855)

🅿️ Parking: Free parking available in long-stay car parks: Old Market and Newmarket (make sure to park in the long-stay section). Lift sharing recommended! Short stay parking should be avoided, especially on Sundays. Alternative parking available on Station Road and Park Road (streetside), or at Egypt Mill (expensive parking).

🌟 Highlights:

• Starting at Mortimer Square, we'll stroll through Nailsworth, catching glimpses of Windsoredge, Watledge, and Threescombe.
• Enter Woodchester Park, meandering past tranquil lakes, through woodlands, and across picturesque farmland.
• Climb the southern valley side (expect some steep and potentially muddy/slippery sections) with the option to refuel at Tinkley Gate cafe.
• Descend into the valley, passing a 19th-century boathouse and enjoying woodland views.
• Pass by Woodchester Priory and the Wayside Cross, a significant historical landmark.
• Return via the cycle track to Nailsworth.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore the beauty of Woodchester Park with fellow nature enthusiasts! Remember to dress appropriately for the terrain and weather conditions. See you there! 🌿 #WoodchesterPark #NailsworthWalk #NatureAdventure