The Lantern Way and Cam Long Down

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Overview

From Cam Station, we join the Lantern Way as it wends its way on footpaths and lanes towards Uley. The route will take us through many villages and hamlets. Once we get towards Betty Peglar's Tump and Uley, the terrain becomes more hilly. After lunch at Uley, we set off over Cam Long Down towards Dursley where we rejoin the Lantern Way towards the finish at Cam Station.

Sunday, 9 November 2025

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

The route provides a varied mx of scenery, with lots of views, particularly from Cam Long Down.

There are no public toilets on the route, but there is a pub near the lunch stop.

Bring food and drink for the day.

Parking at Cam Station is currently free. Should this change, alternative free parking is available near Cam Peak.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 75295 02202
Nearest postcode:: GL11 5GR
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Cam Station Car Park.

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