Linear Walk Filkins to Lechlade

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Overview

Linear Walk from Filkins via Langford, Fairford Branch Railway, Lechlade Mill and Trout Inn.

Pub stop if time allows.

An opportunity to walk in a different area; attractive villages and an interesting church.

Early start necessitated by limited bus times. Alternative bus joining points at Highworth Swindon Street at 09:21 or Lechlade Market Place at 09:31.

Return bus 13:26 from Lechlade.

Bring lunch.

Saturday, 20 July 2024

Meeting time:: 9:00 am
Start time:: 9:39 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:26 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: 7.6m / 25ft
Type:: linear

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SU 15099 84901
Nearest postcode:: SN1 1BF
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Meeting time:: 9:00 am

Meet 09:00 Swindon Bus Station Bay 18 for Pulhams Bus 64 to Filkins Church, arrive 09:39.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SP 23799 04201
Nearest postcode:: GL7 3JG
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Start time:: 9:39 am

Filkins Church bus stop.

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SU 21435 99520
Nearest postcode:: GL7 3AB
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Estimated finish time:: 1:26 pm

Lechlade Market Place

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