The Marlborough Downs and Barbury Castle.

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Overview

BOOKING FOR THIS WALK IS REQUIRED.

If you are a Ramblers member, please bring your membership card. You MUST text or ring the leader to BOOK a place. You should not join the walk unless you have received a verbal CONFIRMATION or a TEXT.

Sunday, 1 December 2024

Meeting time:: 9:00 am
Start time:: 9:45 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Today’s walk starts from a secluded car park close to Manton House. The ramble is a fairly level circuit of the Marlborough Downs, via Barbury Castle, offering fine views for much of the day.

Please bring your lunch.

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: ST 91839 73366
Nearest postcode:: SN15 2SA
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Meeting time:: 9:00 am

For those members who are happy to car share, we meet first at the Bath Road car park in Chippenham. (“Pay and Display”). Lifts are suggested at £4.00.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 15971 69980
Nearest postcode:: SN8 1PL
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Start time:: 9:45 am

This walk starts from a rather secluded car park close to Manton House. O/S Explorer 157 .

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