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Severnside Group

Severnside Ramblers are an active, friendly bunch and always keen to welcome new walkers and visitors. Join us on a Friday Amble or a longer walk on a Sunday.

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Overview

We will start from Swineford Picnic site and climb up to Upton Chaney before heading off towards the Lansdown battlefields area. Looping round on Cotswold way to Prospect stile with great views (weather dependent.) Then descend and a short ascent up to Kelston hill, more panoramic views before turning towards North Stoke and Swineford.

Sunday, 12 January 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.5km / 7.1mi
Ascent:
217.9m / 715ft
Type:
circular

There is  some steep and uneven ground, and almost guaranteed mud. There are footpaths green lanes and bridleways on the route. A couple of awkward stiles. 

 

PLEASE NOTE: Please contact leader before the walk. Walk leader will NOT be at the usual Aztec west meet point.  You will be met at Swineford Picnic area. 

Features

  • Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 60400 82701
Nearest postcode:
BS32 4SD
what3words:
spooked.defrost.nuns
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Aztec West Business Park, blue zone Suggested donation for car share £3.00

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 69117 69066
Nearest postcode:
BS30 6LN
what3words:
hooks.frock.zeal
Start time:
9:45 am

Swineford picnic site From A431 from west the picnic area is well signed, turn Left just before the Swan Pub. There is a short narrow lane leading to the car park.

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