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Sunday 11th January - Mere, Figure of 8 - Booking preferred

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Overview

Route via Burton, Limpers Hill and East and West Swainsford. 

Quiet lanes and footpaths, all firm surfaces!

Sunday, 11 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Packed lunch.

Dogs on leads.

Booking opens at 10.00 03/01/26 and closes 10.00 10/01/26

Email a contact phone number to the walk leader using the link in the black box near the top of the page.

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 81464 32357
Nearest postcode:
BA12 6DT
what3words:
letter.bronze.confining
Start time:
10:00 am

Park and meet in Mere CP, Salisbury Street.

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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 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 £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE