Minchinhampton & Avening

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Overview

A circular and challenging walk starting at the Bell Lane car park. The route passes south through the town down to Longford Mills then steeply up through Hazel Wood then onwards to Shipton Grave and Ledgeworth Bottom. Here the walk begins the return leg northeastward along the valley floor and then the ascent to Steps Lane, Gatcombe and the final path back to Minchinhampton.

Travel Donation £2.80

Saturday, 17 August 2024

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 87216 00913
Nearest postcode:: GL6 9JR
what3words:: regulator.gravy.bandwagon

Start time:: 10:00 am

The Car Park, Bell Lane, Minchinhampton (adjacent to Holy Trinity Church graveyard).

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