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An old railway, a climb to Selsey Common then down the Cotswold Way to the canal and back

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Overview

A walk along an old railway, a climb to Selsey Common then down the Cotswold Way to the canal and back to the start. A steep climb to Selsley Common. There may be muddy parts after the winter weather. 4 stiles of moderate difficulty. One break for coffee or snack.

Local walk grade - moderate pace, terrain 2 hilly and level mix.

Additional Maps: L162/E168, for tinyurl map see website link.

Wednesday, 29 January 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
http://tinyurl.com/mapCainscross

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 83400 05101
Nearest postcode:
GL5 4JH
Start time:
10:00 am

Cainscross Car Park opposite Tricorn House top end. (GL5 4JH) Entrance to right of Fortune Fish and Chip shop L162/E168 SO834051 Please meet at 09:50.

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