A winter walk around Woodchester with water, woodland and William.

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Overview

A winter walk around Woodchester with water, woodland and William, plus an abandoned mansion.

Undulating, with one moderately uphill stretch for the last half mile.
Muddy/wet in places; if it's raining we may see the gargoyles on the mansion in operation!

30 minute stop under shelter.

Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Meeting time:: 10:00 am
Start time:: 11:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: 45.7m / 150ft
Type:: circular

34 miles from Swindon.

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SU 11879 84427
Nearest postcode:: SN5 7DL
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Meeting time:: 10:00 am

Link Centre Library carpark

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 79899 01401
Nearest postcode:: GL10 3UP
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Start time:: 11:00 am

Woodchester Park NT carpark just off B4066 opposite Coaley Peak

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