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Overview

Cranham Common, Sheepscombe, Cotswold Commons & Beechwoods Nature Reserve.

Peaceful woodlands & hilltop views. 

A hilly walk (Two big hills and one smaller one) but with good firm tracks most of the way, except a little mud here and there.

One 30 minute break.
 

 

Saturday, 21 March 2026
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
91.4m / 300ft
Type:
circular

Carpark at the end of a single track road west off B4070.  Beware of potholes!

28 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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camp.poster.carbon
Meeting time:
9:30 am

B4006 Marlborough Road/Pipers Roundabout Swindon

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 90000 11401
Nearest postcode:
GL4 8HY
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thudding.otherwise.younger
Start time:
10:30 am

NT Old Ebworth Centre

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