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Wednesday 9th April - Charlton Down - Booking preferred

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Overview

Rural, circular walk towards to Forston, Stratton and return.

Some ascents/descents, none too severe or long, over downland and passing through ancient, abandoned village site.

1 stile.

 

 

Wednesday, 9 April 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
150m / 492ft
Type:
circular

Packed lunch.

Registered Assistance Dogs only.

Booking opens at 10.00 31/05/25 and closes 10.00 08/04/25

Email a contact phone number to the walk leader using the link in the black box near the top of the page.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SY 67913 94828
Nearest postcode:
DT2 9UZ
what3words:
edgy.primary.plod
Start time:
10:00 am

Park on Sherren Avenue or nearby streets then meet near fitness centre on Sherren Avenue.

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  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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