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Flax Bourton to Failand

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Overview

We follow mainly good or hard surfaces up to Failand through Ashill Plantation and round to return to the start. 

Coffee and picnic stops.

Sunday, 17 May 2026
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please inform the leader if you intend joining this walk.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 51800 69401
Nearest postcode:
BS48 1UR
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Start time:
9:45 am

Old Weston Road, near Magistrates Court, Flax Bourton.

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