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

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Overview

This walk is going to be a gamble in terms of attracting interest for reasons that will become apparent.  Parking and entrance to the house and grounds is free for members; £4 per car and £19pp otherwise; and dogs are banned from the estate.  From the NT car-park, meeting by the toilets near the entrance, we will walk down to the Cotswold Way below Sands Farm.  Having passed through Dyrham village, it is onto Hinton Hill with its hillfort and strip lynchets, before dropping back down into Dyrham along the Cotswold Way.  Here is a secretive ‘back door’ into Dyrham Park and grounds from the Church Path, where you might have to show membership cards, before walking up through the Deer Park and back to the car park.  Obviously, you can peel off once into the grounds and explore at leisure the house and gardens if you so wish.  Expect great views, historic interest and fine architecturte.  Three ascents and very few stiles. Bring a snack. Cafe in Dyrham Park but expect queues and the usual over-priced NT fodder.

Please note: the Finish Time is an estimate and may vary.

 

Wednesday, 2 October 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Booking is essential.  Please TEXT the walk leader to book a place by the Sunday evening prior to the walk.

PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT US USING THE EMAIL BUTTON ABOVE

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 74899 75701
Nearest postcode:
SN14 8HY
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Start time:
10:30 am

Park and meet in Dyrham Park NT car park. . The walk will start at 10.30am because the NT car park does not open until 10am.

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