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Overview

A lovely woodland walk. Many tracks tend to be closed in spring due to ground-nesting birds so unplanned diversions are common. No booking needed. Note earlier start time and no stops on this brisk walk.

Wednesday 7 May 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
12:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Here's the route:https://explore.osmaps.com/route/25955122/bentley-wood?lat=51.06374&lon=-1.66911&zoom=12.6246&style=Leisure&type=2d

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 23700 28651
Nearest postcode:
SP5 1AG
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Start time:
9:30 am

Bentley Wood Eastern car park, off Switchback

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