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Overview

 The walk starts from the long lay-bye on A436 at Pegglesworth passing through Lineover Wood then uphill to Dowdeswell Wood and Colgate Farm. From there we descend to the edge of Charlton Kings and Little Herberts before climbing to Wistley Hill. We then pass Chatcombe Wood and join the Gloucestershire Way to Pinchley Wood, returning past Pegglesworth 

 

Saturday, 18 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please bring refreshments for coffee break and a picnic lunch 

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 98481 18374
Nearest postcode:
GL54 4LS
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Start time:
10:00 am

A lay by on the A436 at Pegglesworth

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