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Overview

Cotswold Way Part 3 - Winchcombe to Broadway Linear Walk Back.

After travelling by heritage diesel (cough-cough not puff-puff) to Winchcombe, we pick up the Cotswold Way to Hailes, followed by a climb through woods to Beckbury Iron Age camp for lunch.  Walking on to Wood Stanway, Stanway and Stanton before climbing again for more views.  Walking on to finish at Broadway.

Several breaks will be taken in the afternoon. Food and drinks could be available after the walk in a local pub.

Sunday, 1 September 2024
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:55 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
21.7km / 13.5mi
Ascent:
417.6m / 1370ft
Type:
linear

Single ticket £11.  Refreshments available.

Council carpark opposite Broadway Station charge £5 but £3 refundable against rail ticket.

Parking meter does NOT accept card payments, only cash or RINGO internet app accepted.

Four EV chargers available in carpark.

45 miles from Swindon.  Explorer map OL45.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 16000 83001
Nearest postcode:
SN3 1PL
what3words:
camp.poster.carbon
Meeting time:
9:00 am

B4006 Marlborough Road/Pipers Roundabout, Swindon

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 08699 38201
Nearest postcode:
WR12 7DH
what3words:
fluffed.model.directly
Start time:
10:55 am

Broadway Glos Worcs Steam Rly Railway Station, Station Road Broadway. (Council carpark is opposite the station entrance)

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SP 09645 37769
Nearest postcode:
WR12 7QU
what3words:
dive.brains.drizzly
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Broadway (station carpark)

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