Linear Walk to Aldbourne via Eastridge, Membury Estate, Baydon Wood, Officers Copse and Baydon Hill

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Overview

Linear Walk to Aldbourne via Eastridge, Membury Estate, Baydon Wood, Officers Copse and Baydon Hill Farm.

Some steep ups and downs - poles recommended. 20 minutes refreshment stop.

Tuesday, 8 July 2025

Meeting time:: 11:20 am
Start time:: 12:18 pm
Estimated finish time:: 4:07 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: 76.2m / 250ft
Type:: linear

If using cars, park at Aldbourne Pond and catch bus at 12:13 to Whittonditch .

Return bus from Aldbourne at 16:07 reaches Swindon Bus Station at 16:45.

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SU 15099 84901
Nearest postcode:: SN1 1BF
what3words:: guard.radio.chefs

Meeting time:: 11:20 am

Meet Swindon Bus Station Bay 8 for 11:20 Bus 48A to Whittonditch, arrives 12:18.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 28899 72401
Nearest postcode:: SN8 2FQ
what3words:: farm.handfuls.sizing

Start time:: 12:18 pm

Whittonditch bus stop.

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SU 26482 75637
Nearest postcode:: SN8 2DU
what3words:: comforted.operating.apricot

Estimated finish time:: 4:07 pm

Aldbourne Pond bus stop

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