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Overview

Marlborough Downs and Kennet Valley:  Elm Tree Farm, Clatford, Fyfield Church, Fyfield Hill and Fyfield Down.

Hills up and down: sarsen stones, sheep, cattle and possibly racehorses.  No stiles.

One 20 minute refreshment stop.

Saturday, 27 September 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:10 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
91.4m / 300ft
Type:
circular

12 miles from Swindon.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 16000 83001
Nearest postcode:
SN3 1PL
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Meeting time:
9:30 am

B4006 Marlborough Road/Pipers Roundabout Swindon

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 16000 70001
Nearest postcode:
SN8 1PL
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shopper.scarecrow.topping
Start time:
10:10 am

Manton Down carpark off A4

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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
5.5 miles

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE