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Swindon & North East Wilts Group

We are the Swindon and North East Wilts Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Train to Gloucester then Bus 23 to Newnham, walk to Bullo Pill, Ayleford, Soudley Ironworks, Lower Soudley, Blaize Bailey and Littledean for bus 22 back to Gloucester and train to Swindon.

Expected return to Swindon 18:00.

Some hills.

Tuesday, 8 August 2023
Meeting time:
10:20 am
Start time:
11:56 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
91.4m / 300ft
Type:
linear

Groupsave or Railcard fare £7.50 Off Peak Day Return, bus fare £2 each way or Bus Pass.

Bring lunch and tea, late return.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 14971 85213
Nearest postcode:
SN1 1DQ
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Meeting time:
10:20 am

Meet 10:20 Swindon Railway Station for 10:30 GWR Train to Gloucester, arrive 11:15, then take 11:30 Bus 22 from Gloucester Bus Station Bay G to Newent, arrive 11:56.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 69274 12003
Nearest postcode:
GL14 1BQ
what3words:
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Start time:
11:56 am

Unlawater Lane bus stop, Newnham, by riverside picnic site.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SO 66902 13540
Nearest postcode:
GL14 3JS
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Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Littledean Belfry bus stop.

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