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Lyneham Banks Slipping!

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Overview

Take a look at the remains of the B4069 that is now sliding down Lyneham Banks!
From here we will go to Bradenstoke, around the perimter fence of MOD Lyneham (Was RAF Lyneham), down to Foxham Locks and along a short section of the old Wilts & Berks Canal. Back up the bank to catcombe, Goatacre and Preston and back into Lyneham in time for the 3:15pm or 3:45pm Bus 55 back to Swindon.

Sunday, 3 December 2023
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
9:55 am
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
121.9m / 400ft
Type:
circular

Or use carparking in the carpark next to the garage.

Meet leader at start.

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 15099 84901
Nearest postcode:
SN1 1BF
what3words:
guard.radio.chefs
Meeting time:
9:15 am

Meet 09:15 Swindon Bus Station Bay 14 for 09:20 Bus 55 to Lyneham Garage arrive 09:55.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 02099 79401
Nearest postcode:
SN15 4PE
what3words:
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Start time:
9:55 am

Lyneham Garage bus stop (Before Lyneham Green)

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