Browns Folly and Bannerdown

Mid Wiltshire Group

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Overview

From Batheaston we cross the river and loop round to Bathford where we start the long climb up to Browns Folly. From here it is downhill through Bathford and then up again to Bannerdown before the downhill through Batheaston to our start point. Stiles and possibly livestock. One refreshment stop.

Sunday, 9 March 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.2km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

You must book with the leader in the week preceding. Text preferred. You are not confirmed until you get a reply. Dogs are at the leader's discretion.

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 77987 67426
Nearest postcode:: BA1 7NB
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Meet at the Batheaston car park. Park on the road not in the car park as there is a 2 hour limit.

Upcoming walks with Mid Wiltshire Group

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Difficulty:: Moderate

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Difficulty:: Moderate

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