V - Sparsholt Firs circular

Vale of White Horse Group

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Overview

An undulating walk starting from Sparsholt Firs car park on the Ridgeway passing the Devil’s Punchbowl and crossing Warren Down. From Gramp’s Hill we head south west before turning north west returning to Sparsholt Firs via Sheepdrove Farm. Vale Walk Leader BD 07880 707402

Tuesday, 13 August 2024

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 10.9km / 6.8mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.google.com/maps/place/51.563645,-1.505485

Note that the walk Finish Time is just an estimate and that timings on the day may be significantly different. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 34375 85091
Nearest postcode:: -
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Sparsholt Firs, park on or near Ridgeway on either side of the B4001

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