Cotswold Way Part 15: Hawkesbury to Old Sodbury

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Overview

Cotswold Way Part 15: Hawkesbury to Old Sodbury.
Another premium full walk along the Cotswold Way. Start off by walking up to Old Sodbury Church. Then onto Little Sodbury Church for an early break. Then following numerous paths via Horton to Hawkesbury for a lunch stop. After lunch it's an uphill climb to join the return along the Cotswold Way with fine views to the west. Possible short stop at Little Sodbury Church before walking up through woodland to the ancient hillfort and Old Sodbury.

Hilly in parts.

Sunday, 23 November 2025

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:: 76.2m / 250ft
Type:: circular

Donation for carparking please.

30 miles from Swindon.

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SU 16000 83001
Nearest postcode:: SN3 1PL
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Meeting time:: 9:00 am

B4006 Marlborough Road/Pipers Roundabout Swindon

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 75425 81581
Nearest postcode:: BS37 6NE
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Start time:: 9:45 am

Old Sodbury Village Hall, Cotswold Lane, Old Sodbury, Bristol

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