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Overview

Lambourn Downs.
A downland walk across rolling hills with distant views.
North up to the Ridgeway and down through the gallops.
With permission after the walk for optional visit to Sheepdrove's physic garden and reed beds.
2 refreshment stops. Two stiles.  Hills up and down.

Meet leader at start.

 

Sunday, 12 October 2025
Meeting time:
10:00 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.4km / 9.6mi
Ascent:
61m / 200ft
Type:
circular

Parking by kind permission of the owner.
Turn from B4001 Lambourn/Wantage road onto Sheepdrove Road.
Follow Sheepdrove signs for 2.75 miles to carpark at farm.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 16000 83001
Nearest postcode:
SN3 1PL
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Meeting time:
10:00 am

B4006 Marlborough Road/Pipers Roundabout Swindon

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 35700 81701
Nearest postcode:
RG17 7UU
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Start time:
10:30 am

Sheepdrove Organics

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