Linear Walk: Wilts & Berks Canal and Swindon Canal Lock Gates

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Overview

Linear Walk: Wilts & Berks Canal and Swindon Canal Lock Gates.

Canal Towpath and Wichelstowe cycleroute.

Flat.

Optional refreshments en route.

Bus 11 back to Swindon from Peglars Way, Wichelstowe.

Tuesday, 2 July 2024

Meeting time:: 10:25 am
Start time:: 10:48 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: 4.6m / 15ft
Type:: linear

Optional carparking in Evening Star road past Interface, then walk back to meet at Swallows Mead bus stop, then get bus back to Swallows Mead from Mannington after the walk.

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Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SU 15099 84901
Nearest postcode:: SN1 1BF
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Meeting time:: 10:25 am

Meet 10:25 Swindon Bus Station Bay 14 for 10:30 Stagecoach Bus 55 to Woodshaw Swallows Mead arrive 10:48.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 07899 82501
Nearest postcode:: SN4 8NE
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Start time:: 10:48 am

Swallows Mead bus stop Woodshaw Royal Wootton Bassett

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SU 13399 83001
Nearest postcode:: SN1 7DL
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Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Peglars Way Wichelstowe

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Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.0 miles