V - Scutchamer Knob loop via Compton

Vale of White Horse Group

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Overview

From Scutchamer Knob we head for West Ilsley and tracks to East Ilsley. We then go through countryside to Compton and work our way up to the Ridgeway. And back to Scutchamer. Bring a picnic. Vale Walk Leader CS 01235 203459 / 07976 791848

Saturday, 29 March 2025

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:55 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 22.5km / 14.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.google.com/maps/place/51.562487,-1.340899

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 45785 85052
Nearest postcode:: OX12 8QU
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Scutchamer Knob

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