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Wednesday August 23rd - Berwick St. John, Droves & Hillforts - Booking Required

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Overview

Two hills with great views on a nice clear day and only one stile. We walk on both the local droves following the ancient route taking animals to the local markets. Returning to our cars walking past Winkelbury Camp, an Iron Age hillfort.

 

     

Wednesday, 23 August 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Packed lunch.

Dogs on leads.

Booking opens at 10.00am 15/08/23 and closes 10.00am 22/08/23

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 94688 22256
Nearest postcode:
SP7 0HA
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Start time:
10:00 am

Park at village hall. £1 donation for hall funds.

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