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Map Reading Exercise: Coate Water

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Overview

Map Reading Exercise: Coate Water to Chiseldon & return.

Bring Explorer map 169 if you have it.

Tuesday, 10 December 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
61m / 200ft
Type:
circular

Some hills .  One refreshment break.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 17599 82701
Nearest postcode:
SN3 1PT
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Start time:
10:30 am

Coate Water Country Park carpark £3

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