Gorsley to May Hill

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Overview

A ramble to the top of the hill of year - May Hill. From Gorsley to Ashton Ingham and to the top of May Hill. After lunch back to Gorsley via Cliffords Mesne and Reslaw Wood.,W3W: eats.forgives.mills If bad weather is forecast please check the group website (fodramblers.org.uk) to confirm that the walk is going ahead

Wednesday, 9 July 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:: 430.1m / 1411ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://fodramblers.org.uk/programme/listing/?id=1460

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 67400 26031
Nearest postcode:: HR9 7WG
what3words:: eats.forgives.mills

Start time:: 10:00 am

Gorsley Cemetery off Chapel Lane, Gorsley (HR9 7SE)

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