Wool Towns Walk - Clare to Glemsford

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Overview

12.2 or 6.4 Miles. We'll start at Clare and walk towards Glemsford. Neil will lead the shorter route and David will walk the full distance. We'll head out on public footpaths and lanes and return on the Wool Towns route. After the walk there will be an opportunity to explore Clare and the Castle Country Park.

Monday, 11 May 2026

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 19.6km / 12.2mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Picnic lunch.

No Dogs. Registered assistance dogs are welcome by arrangement with the walk leader.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TL 77029 45143
Nearest postcode:: CO10 8NW
what3words:: shaver.tadpole.across

Start time:: 10:30 am

Park and meet at Clare Castle Country Park. £3 all day.

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