HS2: A Railway Walk with a Difference

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Overview

HS2: A Railway Walk with a Difference at Wormleighton.
Viewing a site of the construction of HS2, then walk the Oxford Canal Towpath and explore a deserted medieval village at Wormleighton. 4 miles.

Then drive to the location of the green tunnel at Chipping Warden and walk to see the viaduct at Edgecote (2 miles)

(Parking at Chipping Warden at SP499488, OX17 1LF, W3W: foods.apes.expel.

Saturday, 28 December 2024

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 11:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: 61m / 200ft
Type:: circular

Bring lunch.

53 miles 1 hour 45 minutes from Swindon.

Please phone the leader the day before if you are driving to the start.

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SU 16000 83001
Nearest postcode:: SN3 1PL
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

B4006 Marlborough Road/Pipers Roundabout, Swindon

Starting point

Grid reference:: SP 44799 53801
Nearest postcode:: CV47 2XW
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Start time:: 11:15 am

Roadside parking near Wormleighton Church. Explorer map 206.

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