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Overview

THIS WALK HAS BEEN DRASTICALLY SHORTENED IN VIEW OF THE WEATHER WARNINGS FOR STRONG WINDS AND HEAVY RAIN ISSUED BY THE MET OFFICE

Starting off from the Victoria Inn at West Marden, the walk goes towards Bottom Copse and Drift Road Plantation, heading to Compton Down, with the Jubilee Clump on the RH side.  The route then descends into Compton, where there is a cafe and a church (coffee break).  The walk then heads north to Bevis's Thumb and then south to Telegraph Hill, and back down to West Marden, where lunch-time refreshments can be obtained at the Victoria Inn if required.

Mud is obviously a predominant feature, but the paths are walkable.

 

Sunday, 26 January 2025
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.6km / 6.6mi
Ascent:
228.6m / 750ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 77203 13595
Nearest postcode:
PO18 9EN
what3words:
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Start time:
9:45 am

West Marden: by The Victoria Inn or on the lay-by on the B2146, or in Nore Down Way.

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