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Overview

From the top of Nailsworth down to Newmarket, through the Luthridges, Wallow Green and back.

Terrain T2 - Hilly and level mix

Coffee stop only.

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Given the time of year I have planned part of this walk on quiet lanes but there is still bound to be some mud.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 83747 00235
Nearest postcode:: GL6 0TP
what3words:: destroyer.sting.corrosive

Start time:: 10:00 am

Park considerately at the top end of Norton Wood opposite to the entrance to Forest Green football club.

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