V - Wantage, the Letcombes and the Ridgeway circular

Vale of White Horse Group

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Overview

One of the group's "Vale Mince Pie walks for Christmas". Circular walk from Wantage through Letcombe Regis and Letcombe Basset uphill to the Ridgeway and return. Coffee break with a mince pie admiring the view from the top. Pay and Display parking is available at The Beacon, which is a short walk from the Market Square and bus stops. No pub stop but we aim to back in time for lunch in Wantage which offers a variety of shops, pubs and coffee shops / cafes. Vale Walk Leader PM 01235 868216 / 07975 670553

Thursday, 19 December 2024

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

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.google.com/maps/place/51.58681,-1.42757

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 39756 87707
Nearest postcode:: OX12 9BX
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Wantage, The Beacon (formerly the Civic Hall), Portway

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