Somewhere Over The "Rainbow"

Loddon Valley Group

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Overview

Somewhere Over The "Rainbow". Cherished Chiltern Checkpoints, taking in parts of the Oxfordshire Way, the Chiltern Way and Shakespeare's Way.

Tuesday, 7 May 2024

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 24.1km / 15.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.lvra.org.uk/Webpages/walks.html

See local website for satnav and contact details.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 73900 85601
Nearest postcode:: RG9 6AS
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Middle Assendon: Layby near the Rainbow Inn. Bring packed lunch.

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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