Exploring the Horsbere Nature Reserve and Brook

South Cotswold Group

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Overview

From Hucclecote we will cross over to the base of Churchdown Hill, passing Zoons Court Farmhouse before exploring Jim's Orchard and Queens Green Canopy Woodland before returning along the Horsbere Brook.

Coffee stop

Terrain 1 Not much climbing

Monday, 9 December 2024

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 5.5km / 3.4mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Easy walking and no stiles but there may be some mud along the brook on our return.

Lunch available at the Wagon and Horses PH after the walk.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 87162 17709
Nearest postcode:: GL3 3NS
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Please meet at St Philip and St James Church on Larkhay Road, Hucclecote, Gloucester GL3 3NS. Please park considerately on Larkhay Road, all on the same side please as it is not a very wide road

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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

Join now for just £3.58 per month