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Overview

This walk is a figure of eight.  The first loop of 6 miles is around the dispersed village of Wood Walton.  The second loop of 3 miles is in Monks Wood, an ancient woodland and SSSI, managed by Natural England rich in tree species, beetles and butterflies.  Bring provisions for a lunch break that will be on the village green or the pub the Dog and Castle in Wood Walton is open between 12.00 and 2.00. 

Saturday, 16 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
14.7km / 9.1mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 21454 80865
Nearest postcode:
PE28 5YN
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Start time:
10:00 am

The meeting point is outside the Dog and Castle pub. Park considerately around the Green in Wood Walton village. Please optimise car sharing.

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