Trees, Ridges, Heath, Lakes and River

Loddon Valley Group

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Overview

Trees, Ridges, Heath, Lakes and River. Starting at Horseshoe Lake, well dip into Ambarrow Court, then head into Simons Wood around Heath Pond, enjoy the view from Finchampstead Ridges, meander along the Blackwater river along Moor Green Lakes and return to Horseshoe Lake.

Sunday, 13 July 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 10.3km / 6.4mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.lvra.org.uk/Webpages/walks.html

WALK LEADER: Andrew B Phone: 0776 384 8395 STARTING LOCATION Nearest postcode: GU47 8JW Lat/Long: 51.35117,-0.82390 What3words: ///either.urgent.toys

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 82000 62001
Nearest postcode:: GU47 8JW
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Horseshoe Lake Car Park, Mill Lane.

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