Hilly walk around the Avening valley

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Overview

Circular walk from Minchinhampton to Nailsworth, Avening and back. Several steep descents and climbs. Could be muddy in places but largely on lanes and well used footpaths. Small amount of road walking. Short coffee and packed lunch stops.

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

Additional Maps: L162/E168. For tinyurl map see website link.

Saturday, 1 March 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: http://tinyurl.com/mapMinchEdgeCommon

Features

Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 87199 00901
Nearest postcode:: GL6 9JR
what3words:: stunner.unspoiled.holdings

Start time:: 10:00 am

Minchinhampton, edge of common behind Church. (GL6 9JR). Please meet at 09:50.

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