Ashwell to Newnham

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Overview

This is a walk from the pretty village of Ashwell to Newnham which goes out via Newnham Hill and Caldecote and returns past the iron age Hill Fort of Arbury Banks.

Tuesday, 8 July 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:: 103.6m / 340ft
Type:: circular

The paths generally follow chalk ridges with views to the north west towards Biggleswade and to the south east towards the Sandon-Kelshall ridge

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: TL 26673 39764
Nearest postcode:: SG7 5LY
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Meet near the church in Mill Street. Park on Mill Street or the surrounding roads

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