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Cake Wood, Froxfield, North Standen, K&A Canal & Freemans Marsh

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Overview

Cake Wood, Froxfield, North Standen, K&A Canal and Freemans Marsh.
A varied walk with views over the valley, partly on permissive footpaths.
Some gradual ascents.  Two stiles, steps up and down.

Monday, 21 April 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
61m / 200ft
Type:
circular

18 miles from Swindon.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 17400 83801
Nearest postcode:
SN3 2FB
what3words:
gums.catch.locked
Meeting time:
9:30 am

Cavendish Square large carpark behind shops (not alongside them)

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 31200 68201
Nearest postcode:
RG17 0SP
what3words:
riot.homecare.newspaper
Start time:
10:15 am

A4 Eastbound layby near Highclose Farm House.

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