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South Cotswold Group

We are the South Cotswold Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

From Amberley Cross (the war memorial) we will walk on, over and around Rodborough and Bownham commons.

Terrain 1 Not much climbing

Monday, 16 December 2024

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

The route will be weather dependant; on a very wet and windy day we might drop off the common onto quiet lanes. Level walking with a couple of short slopes. One coffee stop by Winstone's ice cream factory.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 85097 01635
Nearest postcode:: GL5 5AA
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Meet - Amberley War Memorial. Park near by on the common without damaging grass. GL5 5AA.

Upcoming walks with South Cotswold Group

To the Farmer's Market

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

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Difficulty:: Moderate

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

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Difficulty:: Moderate

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

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Difficulty:: Moderate

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Difficulty:: Moderate

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
exclusive discounts from our partners
knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Join now for just £3.58 per month