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On the Cotswold Edge

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Overview

The route follows the Cotswold Way through Standish Woods to Ryeford. We then walk along a section of the Stroudwater Canal and through Stonehouse, returning along the bottom of the Cotswold scarp before a stiff climb back up to the car park.

Saturday, 23 September 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

If you would like to join this walk please book a place with the leader. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your booking so that someone else can take your place. Do not turn up for a walk without booking, as we may have to turn you away.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 83200 08501
Nearest postcode:
GL6 6PP
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Start time:
10:00 am

National Trust Shortwood/Haresfield car park.

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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