Kemble to Thames Head Circular

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Overview

Kemble to Thames Head Circular.
A boring two miles of roadwalking from Kemble to Tarlton, then an exciting varied return along sections of the Macmillan Way, the Monarch's Way, the Wysis Way and the Thames Path past Thames Head back to Kemble.
Mainly flat, a few stiles. One 20 minute break.
Hourly return trains from Kemble to Swindon.
Groupsave or Railcard Off Peak Return Rail Fare £5.75.

Tuesday, 28 April 2026

Meeting time:: 10:20 am
Start time:: 10:41 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:40 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 10km / 6.2mi
Ascent:: 30.5m / 100ft
Type:: circular

Optional carparking in Kemble Railway Station Carpark 3 £4.10 all day.
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Features

Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
No car needed

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SU 14999 85201
Nearest postcode:: SN1 1EL
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Meeting time:: 10:20 am

Meet 10:20 Swindon Railway Station for 10:30 GWR Train to Kemble, arrive 10:41.

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 98495 97547
Nearest postcode:: GL7 6AU
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Start time:: 10:41 am

Kemble Railway Station Platform 2

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