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North West Wiltshire Group

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

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

Overview

BOOKING FOR THIS WALK IS REQUIRED.

If you are a Ramblers member, please bring your membership card. You MUST text or ring the leader to BOOK a place. You should not join the walk unless you have received a verbal CONFIRMATION or a TEXT.

Friday, 3 January 2025
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
762m / 2500ft
Type:
circular

In the event of bad weather or walking conditions, this walk may be postponed to 8th December.

We will set off from the start point just South of Cwmyoy. We aim for Partrishow via the Cambrian way, over the hill and then onto Crug Mawr. From here we head North once we have taken in the views and drop down through the forest to our lunch stop. Onwards down into the Grwyn thiw walk may be postponed to 8th e Fawr valley and over the next ridge to return via the village of Cwmyoy. 2500ft of ascent but wonderful. Please bring your lunch and don’t forget plenty of layers and poles may be useful.

 

 

Features

  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 91182 73907
Nearest postcode:
SN15 1NH
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Meeting time:
8:00 am

Contact walk leader Rod to reserve your place on this walk and to tell him if you are going direct or require car share. For those members who are happy to car share, we meet first at the Bristol Road Sports Ground car park in Chippenham. Lifts are suggested at £6.00.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 30665 22147
Nearest postcode:
NP7 7NE
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Start time:
9:30 am

We will meet at 9.15am and then set off from the start point just South of Cwmyoy at 9.30am. (turn uphill for 300 m opposite the Fountain Inn). Please park thoughtfully.

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