The Beautiful Hay Bottom Valley

South Cotswold Group

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Overview

Walking down into Hay Bottom from Hunters Hall, to Lasborough with its manor and church, back along other side of the valley.

Terrain T1 - not much climbing

There will be pre-booking of food before the walk and a coffee break during the walk

Monday, 15 September 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:45 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Just one short steepish climb

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 81372 95988
Nearest postcode:: GL8 8YA
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Kingscote, Hunters Hall Inn CP. (GL8 8YA) If not using the pub after walk, please park in road opposite.

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