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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.

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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

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.

Sunday, 6 April 2025
Start time:
1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
7.6km / 4.7mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

The walk leader will meet you at the start, and could pick up from Calne. Please text to book and arrange a car share if needed. 

Starting from the layby we first head south before turning to start our climb up to the Monument (Lollipop for the first one to reach it!) We then begin our descent via Olbury hillfort, Ranscombe Bottom and Calstone Mill.

 

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 02554 69873
Nearest postcode:
SN11 8UN
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Start time:
1:00 pm

The walk starts from the layby on the right hand side of the A4 coming from Calne, at Quemerford Gate. Please park thoughtfully. O/S Explorer No 157.

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