River Ray And Canal

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Creation

26 May 2024

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Activity: Walking
Distance: 4.35 km
Calculated time: 1h 15
Difficulty: Not specified
Return to departure point: Yes
Vertical gain: + 6 m
Vertical drop: - 6 m
Highest point: 100 m
Lowest point: 94 m

District: Central Swindon South
Start/End: N 51.561352° / W 1.791235°
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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. 100 m - Start on Emlyn Square
2 : km 0.19 - alt. 100 m - Turn left
3 : km 0.44 - alt. 97 m - Keep left
4 : km 0.48 - alt. 96 m - Turn left onto Park Lane, B4289
5 : km 0.53 - alt. 96 m - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Westcott Place, B4289
6 : km 0.54 - alt. 96 m - Keep right onto Birch Street
7 : km 0.91 - alt. 96 m - Turn left
8 : km 1.14 - alt. 97 m - Turn sharp right
9 : km 1.62 - alt. 94 m - Turn left
10 : km 1.68 - alt. 95 m - Turn left
11 : km 2.11 - alt. 97 m - Turn left
12 : km 2.36 - alt. 96 m - Turn right
13 : km 2.39 - alt. 96 m - Turn right
14 : km 2.4 - alt. 98 m - Turn left
15 : km 2.83 - alt. 99 m - Keep left
16 : km 3.07 - alt. 99 m - Turn right
17 : km 3.08 - alt. 100 m - Turn left
18 : km 3.5 - alt. 100 m - Turn right
19 : km 3.5 - alt. 99 m - Keep right
20 : km 3.51 - alt. 99 m - Keep right onto Southern Flyer
21 : km 4.06 - alt. 100 m - Turn left onto Farnsby Street
22 : km 4.26 - alt. 100 m - Keep left onto Emlyn Square
23 : km 4.27 - alt. 100 m - Turn left
24 : km 4.31 - alt. 100 m - Turn right onto Emlyn Square
S/E : km 4.35 - alt. 100 m

Useful Information

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Other walks in the area

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.

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.

Avebury, West Kennett and Silbury Hill

Departure from Avebury (Wiltshire)

This Wiltshire walk provides a way of visiting many of the interesting World Heritage Neolithic sites around the village of Avebury including the Stone Circle, Silbury Hill and West Kennett Long Barrow.

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.