Linear Walk: A Gentle Walk through Barley Fields, Farm Tracks, and a Quiet Road.

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Overview

Linear Walk: A Gentle Walk through Barley Fields, Farm Tracks, and a Quiet Road from Ashbury to Shrivenham.

Mainly flat, no stiles.
One 20 minute break.

Frequent S6 buses back to Swindon.

Tuesday, 1 July 2025

Meeting time:: 10:40 am
Start time:: 11:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:: 7.6m / 25ft
Type:: linear

Features

Accessible by public transport
No car needed
No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SU 15129 85003
Nearest postcode:: SN1 1EA
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Meeting time:: 10:40 am

Meet 10:40 Swindon Bus Station Bay 9 for 10:45 Bus 47 to Ashbury Rose & Crown arrive 11:15.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 26463 85076
Nearest postcode:: SN6 8NA
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Start time:: 11:15 am

Bus stop opposite Rose & Crown PH Ashbury

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SU 24020 88910
Nearest postcode:: SN6 8AA
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Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Shrivenham Bus Stop

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