5km In Old Town

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6 Jun 2024

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Activity: Walking
Distance: 5.00 km
Calculated time: 1h 30
Difficulty: Not specified
Return to departure point: Yes
Vertical gain: + 23 m
Vertical drop: - 23 m
Highest point: 142 m
Lowest point: 121 m

District: Central Swindon South
Start/End: N 51.554907° / W 1.791066°
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Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

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The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 123 m
1 : km 0.33 - alt. 135 m - Turn left onto Kingshill Road, A4289
2 : km 0.42 - alt. 140 m - Turn slight right onto Kingshill Road, A4289
3 : km 0.43 - alt. 140 m - Turn slight left onto Bath Road, A4289
4 : km 0.43 - alt. 140 m - Turn left onto Okus Road
5 : km 1.09 - alt. 136 m - Turn left onto Curie Avenue
6 : km 1.22 - alt. 136 m - Turn slight right onto Pasteur Drive
7 : km 1.24 - alt. 136 m - Turn right onto Pasteur Drive
8 : km 1.4 - alt. 128 m - Turn left
9 : km 1.61 - alt. 128 m - Turn sharp right
10 : km 1.62 - alt. 126 m - Turn left onto Field Rise
11 : km 1.92 - alt. 121 m - Turn left onto Mill Lane
12 : km 3.02 - alt. 138 m - Turn left onto Croft Road, A4361
13 : km 3.15 - alt. 140 m - Turn slight left onto Devizes Road, A4289
14 : km 3.46 - alt. 141 m - Turn slight left onto Bath Road, A4289
15 : km 3.52 - alt. 142 m - Turn right
16 : km 3.67 - alt. 139 m - Turn left onto Prospect Place
17 : km 3.68 - alt. 140 m - Turn right onto Union Street
18 : km 4.09 - alt. 136 m - Turn slight left onto North Street
19 : km 4.09 - alt. 136 m - Turn right onto Eastcott Hill
20 : km 4.1 - alt. 136 m - Turn left onto Pembroke Street
21 : km 4.27 - alt. 139 m - Turn right
22 : km 4.38 - alt. 136 m - Turn left
23 : km 4.41 - alt. 136 m - Turn left onto Hythe Road
24 : km 4.42 - alt. 136 m - Turn left onto Ashford Road
25 : km 4.7 - alt. 136 m - Turn right onto Ashford Road
26 : km 4.79 - alt. 128 m - Turn right onto Clifton Street
S/E : km 5 - alt. 123 m

Useful Information

Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

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Other walks in the area

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Departure from Ogbourne St. George (Wiltshire)

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Departure from Ashbury (Oxfordshire)

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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.

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Departure from Woolstone (Oxfordshire)

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Departure from Woolstone (Oxfordshire)

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Departure from Avebury (Wiltshire)

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Departure from Avebury (Wiltshire)

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