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Through the Needlehole

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Overview

Seven Springs with an easy climb up to Needlehole Cottage, Pinchley Woods, Keepers Cottage and Pegglesworth. Hoping for good views on the return over Cheltenham from Ravensgate Hill. Mixture of tracks and road walking, nothing too strenuous. Stoney descent down from Ravensgate Hill to the start point. One stop only for coffee on the walk.
There are no pubs/cafes within walking distance. The Green Dragon or The Colesbourne are the closest to drive to if you require lunch after the walk.

Moderate pace. Local walk grade - terrain 2 hilly and level mix. Additional Maps:  L163/E179. For tinyurl map see website link.

Saturday, 13 April 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
268.2m / 880ft
Type:
circular
Website:
http://tinyurl.com/mapSevenSprings

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 96623 16957
Nearest postcode:
GL53 9NG
what3words:
revived.screeches.hoops
Start time:
10:00 am

Layby opposite the Seven Springs Hungry Horse PH. (GL53 9NG) Should the layby be full, there is alternative parking nearby on the A436 towards Andoversford. Please meet at 09:50.

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  • 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 £3.58 per month
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