The giraffes and the aeroplanes have all gone.

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Overview

From the green at Upton St Leonards we will go up and over Nut Hill, then a short walk along a country lane before cutting across fields towards Gloucester Business Park, returning via Coopers Edge.

Moderate pace, T2 with only one hill.

A mixture of tarmacked footpaths and country paths which could be muddy and slippery.

One stop for coffee/snack.

Cafe or pub in Upton St Leonards for lunch after the walk if required.

Please meet at 09.50 on the village green, corner of Churchfield Road and Bondend Road. Parking available along Bondend Road and St Leonards Close.

Wednesday, 10 December 2025

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: 109.7m / 360ft
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Accessible by public transport
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 86308 14933
Nearest postcode:: GL4 8AN
what3words:: birds.charge.trees

Start time:: 10:00 am

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