Ambling from Abbeydale

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Overview

The walk will go through Abbeymead and Hucclecote Meadows to the Glevum Way then continue aroundand through Coopers Edge. The walk then heads south to Whitley Court and the Portway and then an ascent to Kites Hill, Popes Wood and Kimsbury Farm before descending on the bridleway to Upton St Leonards and the Ash Path back to the Supermarket.

Saturday, 21 February 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 13.4km / 8.3mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Please bring refreshments for coffee break and a picnic lunch

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 85973 15879
Nearest postcode:: GL4 4BL
what3words:: song.pool.modern

Start time:: 10:00 am

Morrisons supermarket car park, Heron Way , Abbeydale. Supermarket easily reached by bus 2, 2A and 13. Car parking is free and not time restricted.

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