From Benbow Pond to Woolbeding Common

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Overview

A 10 mile circular walk staring at Benbow Pond, via Hoe Hill, Bexleyhill and Henley to view Woolbeding Common, returning via Lords Common, Great Common, Kemp Hill and Cowdray Park. Mainly walking on well defined footpaths/tracks, with three short sections on minor roads Total of 1300ft of ascent and descent, including two steeper ascents of c.200ft each. Walk will stop for coffee and lunch so please bring own refreshments.

Saturday, 8 June 2024

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: 396.2m / 1300ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 91384 22227
Nearest postcode:: GU28 9BX
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Start time:: 10:00 am

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