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Laurie Lee's Cotswolds

Summary

A hilly, but beautiful walk up, down and around the Slad and Toadsmoor valleys, starting in Bisley (home to Jilly Cooper) and passing through Slad (home of the late Laurie Lee).
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.6 miles (15.4 km)
Walking time:
05h 00m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Lay-by north of Bisley, Glos.GL6 7BJ (SO903063)

lat: 51.7555743

lon: -2.1415161

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