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Cirencester Group

We are the Cirencester Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Starting from the Reservoir, we head in the Amberley direction. We then skirt to the south of the Bear Hotel and on to Rodborough Common.   Passing Rodborough Fort we circle back to the start. Possibility of light lunch after.

Common land and tracks, muddy in one place. No stiles. 1 short stop.

 

Wednesday, 12 February 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

There is no pick-up for this walk please go straight to the start location.  Anybody needing lift please contact walk leader.

 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 85059 01105
Nearest postcode:
GL5 5JG
what3words:
duet.homelands.trumped
Start time:
10:00 am

Culver Road, by Minchinhampton Reservoir, Minchinhampton Common GL5 5JG. 51°42'34.7"N 2°12'40.9"W Take Stroud Road (A419) out of Cirencester turning towards Minchinhampton at the roundabout at the top of Cowcombe Hill, follow the road past the Ragged Cot until you get to Tom Longs Post in the middle of the Common, turn left and immediately right onto Culver Road. The reservoir is quarter of mile on the right hand side. Parking by the road.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking