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Overview

A walk around Dowdswell Woods and beyond,  circling Wood Farm. 

Wednesday, 27 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 99186 19717
Nearest postcode:
GL54 4HG
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Start time:
10:00 am

Dowdeswell Nature Reserve off the A40 alongside the reservoir.

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