Cotswold walkabout 9 km / 6 miles
Details
Do this walk because - You are welcome to join us for a walk in the Cotswolds.
Please note that its Mother's day.
We will be walking with another Meetup Group called 'Variety is the Spice' so this is a good opportunity to make new friends.
Carl R will lead the walk.
Walk facts
Form: Circular walk from Ascott-Under-Wychwood railway station.
Distance: Approximately 9 km / 6 miles
Duration: actual walking time, circa 3 hours.
Hike grade: Easy/Moderate with a total ascent of 184m.
What to take: A packed lunch and plenty of water.
Ascott under Wychwood - BBC Weather
Also, we're not insured, so please have your own insurance for this type of activity.
Walk description
Starting from Ascott-Under-Wychwood railway station we'll soon join the the Wychwood Way heading for higher land at Wychwood - Wikipedia .
Our route will take us into the outskirts of Wychwood Forest before a downhill walk to the Hamlet of Chilson.
From Chilson we return to complete our adventure at Ascott-under-Wychwood. Here we can spare a thought for 16 women that were imprisoned in 1873 Ascott Martyrs - Wikipedia
Walk start location
Ascott-under-Wychwood railway station.
The walk will start promptly at 11am.
Transport from Reading Central Railway Station
There will a 7 seater vehicle from Reading (return)
(Please contact Carl to reserve a seat). Pick up from Reading Central railway station at 9.30am.
Costs
The walk is free of charge. On this occasion we are not raising money for charity.
£5 donation towards Meetup costs for passengers in our 7 seater vehicle from Reading (return).
KEY INFORMATION
YOU MUST READ THE THREE SECTIONS BELOW - if you join this trip, you're confirming that you have.
- The perilous bit
- Our FAQs, including an explanation of Group save tickets which will save you money.
- See here for what to wear and take. Specifically make sure you bring good hiking boots and that you are ready for muddy conditions . Please - no trainers, they are not suitable for walking in the wintry muddy conditions.
AND FINALLY
On this occasion we are not raising money for charity.