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Sunday 22nd June - 5 Downs - Booking preferred

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Overview

The 5 Downs are Sovell (DWT reserve), Gussage, Harley, Tenantry and Brockington.

Moderate pace.  Mostly tracks and paths.

No stiles when we did the recce.  Hoping to see butterflies and orchids.

Sunday 22 June 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
155.4m / 510ft
Type:
circular

Packed lunch.

Assistance Dogs only.

Booking opens at 10.00 14/06/25 and closes 10.00 21/06/25

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:
SU 00049 10699
Nearest postcode:
BH21 5HA
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet at Gussage All Saints Village Hall car park, Donation £1.50 per car please.

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