Hawkesbury Upton and the Cotswold Way

Southwold (Yate) Group

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Overview

This walk takes us through the Lower Woods Nature Reserve. Includes some quiet road walking,some climbs,but nothing too strenuous. The route is up to Hawkesbury Upton,down through Sticksey Wood, and back up the Cotswold Way towards the Hawkesbury Upton monument. We will then walk towards Hillesley and back to Lower Woods.

Saturday, 28 June 2025

Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 74602 88090
Nearest postcode:: GL9 1BY
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Start time:: 10:15 am

Parking is at the Lower Woods Nature Reserve car park. Whichever way you are coming to the reserve,please be aware that there is no sign post on the lane for the reserve,so look out for Imglestone Farm. The entrance track is directly opposite the farm. There is no parking fee but sometimes the car park can get busy. Meet up at 10.00 for a 10.15 start. My mobile number 07920 108119.

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