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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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