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North West Wiltshire Group

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

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

Overview

BOOKING FOR THIS WALK IS REQUIRED.

If you are a Ramblers member, please bring your membership card. You MUST text or ring the leader to BOOK a place. You should not join the walk unless you have received a verbal CONFIRMATION or a TEXT.

Tuesday, 12 March 2024
Start time:
8:45 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
7km / 4.3mi
Ascent:
56m / 184ft
Type:
circular

We park in Elmore, and meet by Weir Farm on Weir Lane at 8.45am. We walk down Weir Lane then follow the river until the bore arrives (ETA 9:57 +/- 10 mins at Stonebench). We continue along the river then loop back to Elmore (about 2 hours). The road through Elmore continues to Epney, 3.5miles, where we could have lunch at The Anchor Inn. Otherwise, there are more pubs in Frampton-on-Severn. Please book for the walk ASAP - as we may need to inform the Pub. 

Lifts may be possible from Chippenham (8.00am) and Corsham (7.45am). £6.50. Please contact the walk leader if you need a lift.

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 78925 15305
Nearest postcode:
GL2 3NS
what3words:
washed.youth.dragon
Start time:
8:45 am

We park in Elmore, GL2 3NS and meet by Weir Farm on Weir Lane at 8:45am. O/S Explorer No 169 or 179.

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