Barford St Martin, Witches Tree and Ox Drove

South Wiltshire Group

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Overview

A steady climb to Grovely Woods, a visit to the witches trees before joining the Ox Drove. Some mud but no stiles. Dogs on leads. One stop.

Tuesday, 11 March 2025

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8.5km / 5.3mi
Ascent:: 135.3m / 444ft
Type:: circular

Features

No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 05795 31655
Nearest postcode:: SP3 4AF
what3words:: path.blissful.loaning

Start time:: 10:00 am

Under the railway bridge at Grovely Road, Barford St Martin, parking on road.

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Difficulty:: Moderate

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Difficulty:: Moderate

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Start:

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Difficulty:: Moderate

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Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
exclusive discounts from our partners
knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Join now for just £3.58 per month