V - Ridgeway Farnborough circuit

Vale of White Horse Group

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Overview

This is one of our Sunday walks that aims to finish around lunchtime. Starting at the car park on the Ridgeway we head south to Lands End via Old Street and continue on this path before turning right across the downs towards Farnborough and its attractive old rectory. We return to the starting point passing Lockinge Kiln Farm on the way. A walk over hilly downs with an elevation of 145 metres. Vale Walk Leader GL 07816 039807

Sunday, 10 May 2026

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:10 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.google.com/maps/place/51.55458,-1.3978

Unless email is specifically requested in the walk description, please use the Walk Leader's telephone number(s) for any queries or bookings.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 41848 84139
Nearest postcode:: -
what3words:: mainly.drift.wagers

Start time:: 10:30 am

Wantage, south of. The car park just off the B4494 where it crosses the Ridgeway

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