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Linear walk: Brights Hill, May Hill (296m), Clifford's Mesne, Stallion Hill & Newent. 28 October

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Overview

Brights Hill, May Hill (296m), Clifford's Mesne, Stallion Hill & Newent.

Bus 32 back from Newent to Gloucester hourly at xx10.

Bring lunch, late return.

Saturday, 28 October 2023
Meeting time:
9:20 am
Start time:
10:38 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
300m / 984ft
Type:
linear

Hard, very hilly, but good views if weather clear.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 14899 85101
Nearest postcode:
SN1 1EE
what3words:
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Meeting time:
9:20 am

Meet 09:20 Swindon Railway Station for 09:30 GWR Train to Gloucester arrive 10:14. Then take Bus 24 or 33 to Huntley Red Lion arrive 10:38 or 11:06 if bus 24 is missed.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 72300 19401
Nearest postcode:
GL19 3DU
what3words:
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Start time:
10:38 am

A40 Huntley Red Lion bus stop.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SO 72034 26205
Nearest postcode:
GL18 1BH
what3words:
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Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

Newent Co-op Bus stop

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