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Linear Orbital Walk from Penhill to Wood Hall

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Overview

Linear Orbital Walk from Penhill to Wood Hall., past the invisible Green Winged Orchids.

Some well-known paths, some lesser known.

Return to Swindon Bus Station on Bus 5.

Tuesday, 13 August 2024
Meeting time:
10:30 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
45.7m / 150ft
Type:
linear

Optional refreshments en route.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 15099 84901
Nearest postcode:
SN1 1BF
what3words:
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Meeting time:
10:30 am

Meet 10:30 Swindon Bus Station Stand L (On Manchester Road) for 10:33 Bus 17 to Penhill Hilmarton Road bus stop arrive 10:54.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 15161 88493
Nearest postcode:
SN2 5HL
what3words:
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Start time:
10:30 am

Penill Hilmarton Road bus stop

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SU 13118 87231
Nearest postcode:
SN2 2LN
what3words:
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Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm

Moredon Road

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