Hungerford Port Down, Freemans Marsh and Stop Line Blue.

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Overview

Hungerford Port Down, Freemans Marsh and Stop Line Blue.

Excellent Access Land alongside the Kennet & Avon Canal and River Dun.

Mainly flat.

Saturday, 26 October 2024

Meeting time:: 9:45 am
Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:: 22.9m / 75ft
Type:: circular

Warning - Low bar at entrance to carpark - no Landrovers.

20 miles from Swindon.

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available
No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SU 16000 83001
Nearest postcode:: SN3 1PL
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Meeting time:: 9:45 am

B4006 Marlborough Road/Pipers Roundabout Swindon

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 35199 68201
Nearest postcode:: RG17 0UN
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Hungerford Port Down Fishermens carpark between railway and canal at East end of Port Down.

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