A Southstoke Circular

Swindon & North East Wilts Group

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Overview

A Southstoke Circular.

Including Northeast Somerset hills with good views.

Groupsaver or Senior Railcard rail fare £10.20 Off Peak Day Return.

Tuesday, 24 June 2025

Meeting time:: 9:50 am
Start time:: 10:40 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: 61m / 200ft
Type:: circular

Alternative car travel to Odd Down Park & Ride carpark arrive 10:20.

Carparking £2.40 for 24 hours parking at Odd Down using MiPermit website or app.

41 miles / 1 hour 20 minutes from Swindon via Bradford on Avon.

Features

Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
No car needed

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SU 14899 85101
Nearest postcode:: SN38 0AD
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Meeting time:: 9:50 am

Meet 09:50 Swindon Railway Station for 09:58 GWR Train to Bath Spa arrive 10:20 then take Bus 41 to Odd Down Park & Ride arrive 10:40.

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 73299 61501
Nearest postcode:: BA2 2SL
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Start time:: 10:40 am

Odd Down Park & Ride carpark, off A367 Southwest of Bath.

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