Segment 14: Kelmscott to Circklade (Take 2)
Details
What is this?
This is Segment 14 - (Kelmscott to Cricklade), Take 2, for people who did not do this walk in July and prefer a day trip. It is a Saturday day trip, which means and early start and a late finish.
Most of this walk is through open fields. It is a long walk 13.8 miles.
Meeting time.
The walk will start at 10:00 am, from Kelmscott, by the river.
Getting to the Meeting Point .
The recommended train for this walk is the 8:15 am from London to Swindon. This gets to Swindon at 9:15. A mini-bus/taxi will arranged from Swindon to Kelmscott which will leave Swindon at 9:30 am. The estimated cost of the mini-bus is £5 per person.
The return journey
The journey is mini-bus/taxi from Circklade to Swindon at 6:30pm
and will get to Swindon 7:00pm
So if you are booking a return journey. Book after 19:00.
The walk
The links below will give you more details of the route and the walk.
http://www.thames-path.org.uk/thames_cricklade_lechlade.html
And here is a link to map of the route
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=5442115
Pitstops
Most of the area is quite remote, there are only a couple of areas with pubs, shops or churches, so if you are one of those people who needs a food fix every few hours please carry some with you.
There will be two stops on the way.
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A very early tea stop (11:30 am)
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A very late lunch stop (2:30 pm)
Tea stop (After 4 miles) in Lechlade
http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/6/6/1/4/event_123266132.jpegThe Riverside
Lechlade
Gloucestershire
GL7 3AQ
Lunch Stop
http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/6/6/a/a/event_123266282.jpegThe Red Lion
The Street
Castle Eaton
Wiltshire SN6 6JZ
Tel: 01285 810280
http://www.red-lion.co.uk/
And the après walk drinks, will be at
The Red Lion (Circklade) , Note this is a different Red Lion to the Lunch Stop.
74 High Street, Cricklade, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 6DD
How far is it and when will I get there?
It is a really long walk 15 miles ,
The approximate times and distances for the walk are:
10:00 am start time from Kelmscott
11:30 am Riverside Café , Lechlade (4 miles)
12:00: Start after tea break
2:30 pm : Castle Eaton , The Red Lion , Lunch Stop (10 miles)
3:30 pm Start after Lunch
5:30 pm At the Red Lion , Circklade – End of Walk
6:30pm mini-bus to Swindon
7:11pm Train from Swindon to London
FAQ
What do I need to bring?
It is a long walk in a pretty remote part of the country, you will need good shoes and plenty of energy. Don’t forget water, chocolates and money for lunch and the pint at the end of the trip. The path is likely to be muddy so trainers might not work that well.
What if I can't make it?
Please change your RSVP to "no" as soon as you decide you can’t make it.
What if I am late?
We will be leaving the meeting point at 10:15am from Kelmscott , if you have missed us there you can try meeting us at the Riverside Café lechlade at 11:30 .
Can I do only part of the walk?
Doing part of the walk is not an option as there are no places enroute where you will be able to break away. It is all or nothing.
What if I get lost?
Please don't, but if you do, please phone 0776 9682056 , even if you can make your own way home.
What if it rains or the weather is bad?
The walk will be on rain or shine, make sure you get enough waterproof clothing.
then 6:51 train back to London