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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, 2 August 2024
Meeting time:
8:15 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
609.6m / 2000ft
Type:
circular

Please note that this walk is "weather dependent" as it is all about the magnificent views and the backup date is Wednesday 7th August. 

This walk takes us to the spectacular views over the Wye Valley looking North and not a massive ascent but enough to get the lungs working.  We set off along the River Heddu valley to the Vision farm and then ascend to Offas Dyke.  Turning North takes us to Hay Bluff (677m) and the North facing escarpment which defines the Brecons national park.  Crossing Gospel Pass and another rise brings us to Lord Herefords Knob (690m) or Twmpa as it is also known.  Our hard work is complete as we now descend gently down a beautiful valley back to the cars.

Please bring packed lunch and book your place by calling or texting leader Rod on 07799823364.

Features

  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 91837 73367
Nearest postcode:
SN15 2SA
what3words:
drawn.regret.portfolio
Meeting time:
8:15 am

For those members who are happy to car share, we meet first at the Bath Road car park in Chippenham. (“Pay and Display”). Lifts are suggested at £5.00. Please let the leader know if you require a car share.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 25521 31368
Nearest postcode:
NP7 7NP
what3words:
shame.daffodils.brands
Start time:
10:00 am

We meet on the roadside at Capel y Ffyn, parking thoughtfully on the road side verge.

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