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We'll take the low road ... and we'll take the high road

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South Cotswold Group

We are the South Cotswold Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

Across common, down to old railway, up to Rodborough Fort, Ice Cream factory, lanes and common to return. Generally flat, BUT includes a long, steep, 350 ft climb, plus other climbs totalling 650 ft. Two pubs close to the end point. 

Local walk grade - moderate pace, terrain 3 hilly.

Additional Maps: L163/E168. For tinyurl map see website link.

Wednesday, 20 November 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
198.1m / 650ft
Type:
circular
Website:
http://tinyurl.com/mapAmberleyWM

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 85100 01601
Nearest postcode:
GL5 5AA
what3words:
sweated.tops.crusaders
Start time:
10:00 am

Amberley War memorial, top of village. Park on common without damaging grass. (GL5 5AA). Please meet at 09:50.

Upcoming walks with South Cotswold Group

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Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Difficulty:
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Difficulty:
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Difficulty:
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Difficulty:
Moderate
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Difficulty:
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Distance:
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Difficulty:
Moderate
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Difficulty:
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An old railway, a climb to Selsey Common then down the Cotswold Way to the canal and back

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.0 miles
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Slipping off Selsley

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Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.0 miles
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Feeling peaky around Coaley

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.5 miles
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Crayfield Creation

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.5 miles
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Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.0 miles
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Up and Down Again

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
5.2 miles
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
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Up and around Upper Cam

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.0 miles
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Round the hilltops

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
5.0 miles
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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
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Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
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Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.0 miles
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Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.0 miles
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Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
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Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.0 miles
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Exploring the parish of Alkington

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.2 miles
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Leckhampton

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.5 miles
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A Walk Around the Beacon

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.0 miles
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No Trouble Please

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.0 miles

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE