Around Chavenage (B)

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Overview

An enjoyable and fairly easy walk (no dramatic ascents/descents) with views of Gatcombe Park and a tiny castle. Sorry no pub, but tea and cake at The Barn Cafe, near to the finish. Optional view of Chavenage House (Elizabeth's House in Poldark!).

Sunday, 4 January 2026

Meeting time:: 8:30 am
Start time:: 9:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: ST 58178 72937
Nearest postcode:: BS1 5RR
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Meeting time:: 8:30 am

Great George Street, off Park Street

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 86600 95601
Nearest postcode:: GL8 8XR
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Start time:: 9:15 am

Parking on lane verges along the avenue of trees at ST866956. Chavenage House GL8 8XP is about 300m further on.

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