Linear Walk: Cambridge via Frampton on Severn to Whitminster

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Overview

Linear Walk: Cambridge via Frampton on Severn to Whitminster.

Then take an hourly bus from Whitminster to Stonehouse and an hourly train from Stonehouse to Swindon.

So a late return!

Some sections muddy or wet, some stiles, mainly flat. One 20 minute break.

Sunday, 15 March 2026

Meeting time:: 9:15 am
Start time:: 10:49 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: 22.9m / 75ft
Type:: linear

Groupsave or Railcard Off Peak Return Fare to Cam and Dursley £8.25.
GWR Trains from Swindon to Cam and Dursley via Gloucester.

(Cam and Dursley can also be reached from Bristol Parkway, with the return via Gloucester)

Features

Accessible by public transport
No car needed

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SU 14999 85201
Nearest postcode:: SN1 1EL
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Meeting time:: 9:15 am

Meet 09:15 Swindon Railway Station for 09:21 GWR Trains to Gloucester and Cam & Dursley arrive 10:49.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 75297 02083
Nearest postcode:: GL11 5GS
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Start time:: 10:49 am

Cam & Dursley Railway Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SO 77611 07841
Nearest postcode:: GL2 7PB
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Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Whitminster Bus Stop on A38

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