Linear Walk Ogbourne St George along the Ridgeway Path to Badbury

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Overview

Linear Walk Ogbourne St George, Old Chase Road, along the Ridgeway Path to Badbury and return to Swindon from Oare Lane bus stop.

One hill up and down. Mainly tracks, no stiles. One 15 minute break.

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Meeting time:: 10:35 am
Start time:: 11:06 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: 120m / 394ft
Type:: linear

Optional carparking at Old Chase Road with hourly bus X5 or 80 back from GW Hospital.

Features

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

Meeting point

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

Meeting time:: 10:35 am

Meet 10:35 Fleming Way Stop L for 10:40 Bus X5 to Ogbourne St George Bypass (Golf Course) arrive 11:06.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 20299 74401
Nearest postcode:: SN8 1TE
what3words:: shift.traps.bump

Start time:: 11:06 am

Ogbourne St George Bypass (Golf Course stop)

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SU 19036 81228
Nearest postcode:: SN3 6FZ
what3words:: glaze.puts.evenly

Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Oare Lane bus stop Badbury Park

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