Box To Slaughterford

Woodspring Group

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Overview

A lovely walk from Box along the By Brook and continuing to Ford for lunch. We return via the MacMillan Way. There are 3 steady hill climbs… two in the morning and later in the afternoon.

Lunch and coffee stops.

Less than 5 stiles.

Thursday, 20 November 2025

Start time:: 9:45 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:: 396.2m / 1300ft
Type:: circular

Please inform the leader if you intend joining this walk.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 82300 68601
Nearest postcode:: SN13 8NT
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Start time:: 9:45 am

There is a free car park in Box…off Vallens Terrace - look for the Selwyn Hall and drive down to the recreation ground car park.

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