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South Cotswold Group

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Overview

Leaving Great Witcombe along the old road, we ascend alongside the current road heading up towards the Air Balloon Roundabout with views of the major roadworks. We branch off through Cold Slad and traverse Crickley Hill before descending more steeply down Greenway Lane into Little Shurdington and Bentham on our return. It's a steady climb on sealed paths and roads up onto Crickley Hill. Traversing Crickley Hill on semi challenging lesser used paths before a steep descent down Greenway Lane which may be muddy and slippery. The remainder of the walk is flat and easy walking. Two short stops for coffee/snacks. Lunch available after the walk at the Twelve Bells PH if required.

Total ascent on this walk is 875 feet and the hills, up and down will be taken at a pace to suit all, however I would suggest that walkers should be reasonably sure footed for this walk.

Local walk grade - moderate pace, terrain 2 hilly and level mix.

Additional Maps: L163/E179.

Wednesday, 27 November 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
266.7m / 875ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 90503 15779
Nearest postcode:
GL3 4SY
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Start time:
10:00 am

Village Green (Opposite the Twelve Bells PH) Astridge Road, Great Witcombe, GL3 4SY. Please meet at 09:50.

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