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Overview

A walk around 18 of the named oaks in Savernake Forest (and a few beeches).  Some of them are believed to be more than 1000 years old.  An undulating walk entirely within the forest.  There are toilets only at the lunch stop.

Thursday, 7 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

This is a picnic walk and will include a morning refreshment stop.  Please bring all refreshments for the day.

Please contact the leader in advance as we may leave early if all expected are present.

Please car share if possible as there is limited parking space at the start.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 23718 65611
Nearest postcode:
SN8 3UU
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Start time:
10:00 am

Track junction Grand Avenue and Three Oak Hill Drive.

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