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Overview

A circular walk from Watlington Hill via Swyncombe and Maidensgrove. Please bring a picnic lunch. 1900 ft of ascent. HG Walk Leader JohnH 07356 196237

Thursday, 28 May 2026

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 22.5km / 14.0mi
Ascent:: 579.1m / 1900ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.google.com/maps/place/51.636441,-0.975821

Unless email is specifically requested in the walk description, please use the Walk Leader's telephone number(s) for any queries or bookings.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 70976 93568
Nearest postcode:: OX49 5HS
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Watlington Hill NT Pay & Display car park (free for NT Members)

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