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The Skirrid and Bryn Arw. Register with Walk Leader Chris M 07909 966548

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Overview

Circular walk starting from National Trust car park at base of Skirrid. Open countryside with two good climbs.

Please contact the walk leader to register for the walk.

Start from Lay-by on B4521 south of Skirrid

SO 328 164

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Led by Chris M.(07909 966548)

Wednesday, 8 November 2023
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Local grade: A

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 32799 16401
Nearest postcode:
NP7 8AP
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Start time:
9:30 am

Lay-by on B4521 south of Skirrid SO 328 164 ///waistcoat.boosted.emulating

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