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Up and Down! Gloucester will be relieved.

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Circular route from West Down to Belas Knap, Water Hatch and Spoonley Wood, we return via Charlton Abbots. Bring a snack and a packed lunch. West Down is 2.5 miles north of Andoversford on the eastern edge of Cleeve Common.

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Bookings for this walk open 21 days before it takes place.


This walk is organised by Cotswold Voluntary Wardens, the voluntary arm of the Cotswolds Conservation Board. These walks offer an interesting and often entertaining way of exploring our wonderful Cotswold countryside and landscape. All walks by the Voluntary Wardens are FREE OF CHARGE however donations are welcome and help us to take care of the countryside.

PLEASE: always remember to wear appropriate footwear because some walks may be steep and muddy in places. Dogs are not allowed on walks, except guide dogs and hearing dogs. It is advisable to check the website or call the Cotswolds Conservation Board (07841 663607) beforehand for details of any changes, particularly during bad weather.

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Difficulty: Moderate
Date: Sat May 26, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM
Duration: 5 hours
Distance: 10 miles
OS Grid Ref: SP 010 236
Map Ref: D4
Starting Point: West Down car park
Stile Free: No
Leader: Tim Sugrue, John Shaw, Graham Saunders
Organiser: Cotswold Voluntary Wardens