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Christmas Eve Walk: The Ridgeway and Bishopstone

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Overview

Christmas  Eve Walk: The Ridgeway and Bishopstone.

Two hills, two stiles, tracks and grass paths.

Optional refreshments in Bishopstone during the walk.

Wednesday, 24 December 2025
Meeting time:
10:10 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
61m / 200ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 18700 85001
Nearest postcode:
SN3 5FA
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Meeting time:
10:10 am

Covingham Minimart St Pauls Drive Covingham

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 23199 81401
Nearest postcode:
SN4 0DU
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Start time:
10:30 am

Fox Hill Ridgeway carpark

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