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Bowdown Woods Bluebell Walk

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Overview

The walk will go from the Control Tower Car Park to Bowdown Woods. It will wander around the Woods to look a Bluebells and other Flora and fauna and then return to the Control Tower. If any of the woods are blocked of the walk will finish with a walk around Greenham Common to make up the mileage. 

Saturday, 4 May 2024
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
100m / 328ft
Type:
circular
Website:
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Bury's Bank Road has to be crossed twice at a point with not much view of the fast traffic.

Bring a drink. Max 15 people.

Please book online.

Do not contact the leader about bookings.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 49896 65101
Nearest postcode:
RG19 8DB
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Start time:
10:15 am

Park in the car park at Greenham Control Tower.

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