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Welsh Newton Common & Buckholt Woods

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Overview

A steady climb takes us through Buckholt Woods with lovely views of the Skirrid, Sugar Loaf and the Beacons. We then cross into Herefordshire to the hamlet of Welsh Newton Common. Our return is via a sunken bridleway and through a vineyard.

Wednesday, 13 March 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.6km / 6.6mi
Ascent:
304.8m / 1000ft
Type:
circular

Pre-booking requested. Please message walk leader, Phil Harris (07770 951298).

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 51755 13602
Nearest postcode:
NP25 3SJ
what3words:
washroom.cavalier.fictional
Start time:
10:00 am

Cul-de-sac off Dixton roundabout, Monmouth.

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