Brize Norton Airfield, Milll Farm, Black Bourton & Alvescot

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Overview

Brize Norton Airfield (Perimeter footpath), Milll Farm, Black Bourton (Halfway break) & Alvescot.

Views of the mixed fleet of aircraft at the RAF base, plus pleasant rural countryside and villages.

Saturday, 11 January 2025

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:10 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:10 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: 7.6m / 25ft
Type:: circular

Note - The carpark is popular with dog walkers - please carshare.

20 miles/40 minutes from Swindon.

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SU 16000 83001
Nearest postcode:: SN3 1PL
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

B4006 Marlborough Road/Pipers Roundabout Swindon

Starting point

Grid reference:: SP 27099 06201
Nearest postcode:: OX18 1PF
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Start time:: 10:10 am

Willow Meadow free carpark just west of Carterton off B4477.

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