8 Miler

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12 Jun 2024

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Activity: Walking
Distance: 12.97 km
Calculated time: 3h 50
Difficulty: Not specified
Return to departure point: Yes
Vertical gain: + 42 m
Vertical drop: - 41 m
Highest point: 147 m
Lowest point: 104 m

District: Central Swindon South
Start/End: N 51.55157° / W 1.79281°
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Description

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Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 137 m - Start near 60 Okus Rd, Swindon SN1 4LE, UK
2 : km 0 - alt. 137 m - Walk east on Okus Rd towards Sandy Ln
3 : km 0.4 - alt. 140 m - Walk north-east on Okus Rd
4 : km 0.4 - alt. 140 m - At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Okus Rd/A4289
5 : km 0.84 - alt. 144 m - Slight right onto Bath Rd/A4289
6 : km 1.12 - alt. 141 m - Walk south-east on Bath Rd/A4289 towards Devizes Rd
7 : km 1.13 - alt. 141 m - Turn left onto Wood St
8 : km 1.3 - alt. 138 m - Turn right onto High St/B4289
9 : km 1.37 - alt. 139 m - Turn left
10 : km 1.54 - alt. 137 m - Walk north towards Parklands Rd
11 : km 1.95 - alt. 111 m - Continue onto Parklands Rd
12 : km 1.99 - alt. 109 m - Walk east on Thurlestone Rd towards Merrivale Grove
13 : km 2.25 - alt. 110 m - Walk south-east on Brixham Ave towards Falmouth Grove
14 : km 2.41 - alt. 112 m - Turn left onto Falmouth Grove
15 : km 2.45 - alt. 112 m - Turn right
16 : km 2.66 - alt. 107 m - Walk east on Highclere Ave towards Dunraven Cl
17 : km 2.98 - alt. 105 m - Walk south-east on Highclere Ave towards Windsor Rd
18 : km 2.98 - alt. 105 m - Turn right onto Windsor Rd
19 : km 3.06 - alt. 106 m - Walk south-east on Sandringham Rd towards Arundel Cl
20 : km 3.41 - alt. 114 m - Turn left towards Buckingham Rd
21 : km 3.59 - alt. 114 m - Turn right onto Buckingham Rd
22 : km 3.75 - alt. 123 m - Turn left onto Sandringham Rd
23 : km 4.01 - alt. 121 m - Walk south on Sandringham Rd towards Marlborough Rd/B4006
24 : km 4.02 - alt. 121 m - Turn left onto Marlborough Rd/B4006
25 : km 4.49 - alt. 105 m - Walk north-east on Marlborough Rd/B4006
26 : km 4.49 - alt. 105 m - At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
27 : km 4.5 - alt. 105 m - Walk south-east
28 : km 4.56 - alt. 104 m - Walk south-east
29 : km 4.98 - alt. 112 m - Walk south-west
30 : km 5.51 - alt. 114 m - Walk south-west towards Broome Manor Ln
31 : km 6.1 - alt. 113 m - Walk north-west on Broome Manor Ln
32 : km 6.13 - alt. 114 m - Turn left
33 : km 7.53 - alt. 108 m - Turn right
34 : km 8.06 - alt. 111 m - Walk north
35 : km 8.18 - alt. 117 m - Turn left towards Pipers Way/B4006
36 : km 8.2 - alt. 116 m - Turn right onto Pipers Way/B4006
37 : km 8.76 - alt. 128 m - Walk north on Pipers Way/B4006
38 : km 8.83 - alt. 127 m - At Pipers, take the 3rd exit onto Marlborough Rd/B4289
39 : km 9.39 - alt. 131 m - Slight right to stay on Marlborough Rd/B4289
40 : km 9.6 - alt. 138 m - Walk north-west on High St/B4289 towards Charlotte Mews
41 : km 9.69 - alt. 138 m - Turn left onto Wood St
42 : km 9.84 - alt. 140 m - Walk west on Wood St towards Devizes Rd/A4289
43 : km 9.86 - alt. 141 m - Turn left onto Devizes Rd/A4289
44 : km 10.28 - alt. 138 m - Walk south-west on Springfield Rd towards Grovelands Ave
45 : km 10.43 - alt. 140 m - Continue onto Westlecot Rd
46 : km 10.83 - alt. 142 m - Walk north on Goddard Ave towards Commonweal Rd
47 : km 11.37 - alt. 143 m - Walk west on Okus Rd/A4289 towards Okus Rd
48 : km 12.09 - alt. 136 m - Walk south on Curie Ave towards Pasteur Dr
49 : km 12.22 - alt. 136 m - Slight right onto Pasteur Dr
50 : km 12.24 - alt. 136 m - Walk south-east on Pasteur Dr towards Tuke Walk
51 : km 12.43 - alt. 135 m - Turn left to stay on Pasteur Dr
52 : km 12.44 - alt. 136 m - Walk north-east on Pasteur Dr towards Bacon Cl
53 : km 12.55 - alt. 136 m - Slight left to stay on Pasteur Dr
54 : km 12.6 - alt. 136 m - Continue onto Portland Ave
55 : km 12.72 - alt. 137 m - Walk north on Portland Ave towards Okus Rd
56 : km 12.73 - alt. 136 m - Turn right onto Okus Rd
57 : km 12.88 - alt. 137 m - Walk south on Celsus Grove
S/E : km 12.97 - alt. 138 m

Useful Information

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Ogbourne St George to Avebury, The Ridgeway the Other Way

Departure from Ogbourne St. George (Wiltshire)

The Ridgeway the other way. The National Trail from NE to SW. The Stage 6 is a short walk as you will probably have to continue a bit further to get a place to stay and maybe head to Swindon or Trowbridge for onward travel. The countryside is a mixture of arable land, changing colour with the seasons, and areas of sheep or cattle grazed grassland. Some of the best views are from Smeathe’s Ridge as you climb gently up to Barbury Castle.

The Ridgeway, Waylands Smithy and Uffington Castle from Ashdown House

Departure from Ashbury (Oxfordshire)

This walk combines one of the best sections of the Ridgeway and the start of the Lambourn Valley Way with visits to two ancient monuments. It is easy walking; the paths are either well-made or on well-drained chalk downland.

Ashdown House circular via White Horse and Berkshire Border

Departure from Ashbury (Oxfordshire)

This circular walk starts from Ashdown House. On the way you will be able to enjoy the White Horse Hill and Alfred’s Castle then spectacular views of the Vale of the White Horse.

Avebury, West Kennett and Silbury Hill

Departure from Avebury (Wiltshire)

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Hackpen Hill and Overton Down from Avebury

Departure from Avebury (Wiltshire)

The North Wessex Downs provides some good walking terrain and this extended route from Avebury takes you onto the downs to follow a section of the Ridgeway.

Uffington White Horse and Wayland's Smithy

Departure from Woolstone (Oxfordshire)

This short walk on the North Wessex Downs offers wonderful and the chance to explore some fine ancient monuments including the Uffungton White Horse, Uffington Castle and Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow.

Uffington Castle, the White Horse and Wayland's Smithy

Departure from Woolstone (Oxfordshire)

This walk on North Wessex Downs offers some wonderful views as well as the opportunity to explore some fine ancient monuments. These include the Uffington White Horse, Uffington Castle and Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow.