Linear Walk Stonehouse to Stroud along the Midland Railway

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Overview

Linear Walk Stonehouse to Stroud along the Midland Railway.
Hourly return to Swindon (or Stonehouse)

Mainly flat, no stiles. One 15 minute stop , optional refreshments in Stroud at end of walk.

Groupsave, Railcard or Buspass Off Peak Day Return fare £7.05.

Sunday, 30 November 2025

Meeting time:: 10:20 am
Start time:: 11:02 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: 15.2m / 50ft
Type:: linear

Optional carparking at Stonehouse High Street Free carpark W3W///difficult.costumes.tactical.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
No car needed
No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SU 14899 85101
Nearest postcode:: SN1 1EE
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Meeting time:: 10:20 am

Meet 10:20 Swindon Railway Station for 10:31 Train to Stonehouse arrive 11:02.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 80799 05301
Nearest postcode:: GL10 2QF
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Start time:: 11:02 am

Stonehouse Railway Station Burdett Road

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SO 84976 05167
Nearest postcode:: GL5 3AR
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Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Stroud Railway Station

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