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Bishops Wood to Ruardean

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Overview

From Bishops Wood Village Hall, Kerne Bridge, the route takes in Leys, Bulls and Howle Hill to reach Ruardean before circling back to Bishops Wood. The terrain is a mix of footpaths, tracks and country lanes with mud pretty well guaranteed. Stout shoes or walking boots needed and walking poles advised. This walk is at the top end of moderate with plenty of ups and downs. No dogs. NB earlier start time W3W: appraised.songbirds.euphoric If bad weather is forecast please check the group website (fodramblers.org.uk) to confirm that the walk is going ahead
Tuesday, 9 December 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
632.8m / 2076ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://fodramblers.org.uk/programme/listing/?id=1520

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 58120 18881
Nearest postcode:
HR9 5QT
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appraised.songbirds.euphoric
Start time:
9:30 am

Bishopswood Village Hall (Free in Winter) (HR9 5QT)

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