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Overview

River Kennet and Poulton Downs.
Following the River Kennet past Mildenhall to Axford, then along Sound Bottom to Poulton Downs.
Returning via Ogbourne St Andrew and Ogbourne Maizey.

2 stops.

Sunday, 23 March 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
61m / 200ft
Type:
circular

15 minutes/9 miles from Swindon.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 18723 70935
Nearest postcode:
SN8 1XB
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Start time:
10:00 am

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Difficulty:
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