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Overview

A Leisurely walk around the wartime Tarrant Rushton Airfield, Dorset, to see the D Day War Memorial, followed by a visit to Badbury Rings Iron Age Fort (National Trust).

No stiles, very flat.

NT members bring membership cards for parking at Badbury Rings.
Non NT members parking £1.50 per hour.

Sunday, 9 June 2024
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
11:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
7.6m / 25ft
Type:
circular

65 miles from Swindon.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 16000 83001
Nearest postcode:
SN3 1PL
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Meeting time:
9:30 am

B4006 Marlborough Road/ Pipers Roundabout, Swindon

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 95000 06201
Nearest postcode:
DT11 8SB
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Start time:
11:30 am

Windy Corner, Tarrant Rushton Airfield

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