Hens Wood - Stichcombe - River Kennet - Park Farm - Hens Wood

Mid Wiltshire Group

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Overview

Note walk start is 9:30am

Various paths and tracks with some stiles - possibly still bluebells in the woods; pleasant walk along the Rivet Kennet; mostly level and easy walking.

Optional: Join the leader for lunch at The Roebuck, Marlborough. Please advise the leader at least a week before for booking the meal.

Sunday, 4 May 2025

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

You must book with the leader in the week preceding. Text preferred. You are not confirmed until you get a reply. Dogs are at the leader's discretion.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 24637 67829
Nearest postcode:: SN8 3HR
what3words:: reject.frog.freshest

Start time:: 9:30 am

Meet and park in lay-by on the A4 Marlborough/Hungerford road (almost opposite the turn off to Great Bedwyn)

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