Swellshill (A)

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Overview

This demanding A walk traverses the valleys between Stroud & Nailsworth. We’ll spend some time on the Cotswold escarpment and given good weather there should be some great far reaching views. There are 5 steep climbs, the last one being the steepest, at least initially. The pre-walk suggests the total ascent is a little over 3000ft / 900m. On the plus side there is an excellent pub to stop at around lunchtime.

Sunday, 8 June 2025

Meeting time:: 7:55 am
Start time:: 9:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 6:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 27.3km / 17.0mi
Ascent:: 914.4m / 3000ft
Type:: circular

OS Maps used: Explorer 168. NB finish time is approximate

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: ST 58018 73587
Nearest postcode:: BS8 1TZ
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Meeting time:: 7:55 am

Meet at Priory Road, BS8 for lift sharing

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 58018 73587
Nearest postcode:: BS8 1TZ
what3words:: brands.ritual.lands

Start time:: 9:00 am

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