Orchid Walk

South Cotswold Group

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Overview

Across Mount Vernon down to the canal, back up to Bownham Common and across Rodborough Common. Hopefully there will be lots of orchids and other wild flowers. One zig zag climb back up from the canal.

Coffee stop only

Walk grade T2 hilly and level mix

Saturday, 25 May 2024

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.2km / 5.7mi
Ascent:: 246m / 807ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 85161 04016
Nearest postcode:: GL5 5BL
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Car park just above the fort on Rodborough Common, opposite turning to Mount Vernon.

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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 quarterly 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 £3.42 per month