V - Alton Barnes, circular walk on downs and canal

Vale of White Horse Group

Vale of White Horse Ramblers are a friendly group who walk mid-week and weekends in southern Oxfordshire. Highlights are the Ridgeway, the Thames Path, and the Uffington White Horse.

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Overview

Vale Group Away Day to Milk Hill, Wansdyke, Tan Hill and the Kennet and Avon Canal. One of the Ramblers walks from 'Ramblers Best Walks Britain'. Possible pub stop but bring food and drink for day. Contact leader for more details. Vale Walk Leader CS 01235 203459 / 07976 791848

Saturday, 14 June 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.google.com/maps/place/51.37331,-1.8351

Unless email is specifically requested in the walk description, please use the Walk Leader's telephone number(s) for any queries or bookings.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 11575 63820
Nearest postcode:: -
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Alton Barnes, car park 1.5 miles north on road to Lockeridge

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