08:45 2 Boot Cleeve Hill and Winchcombe in the Cotwolds (Joint Walk)

Event Date: Sat 6 January 2024
Event Time: 08:45

This walk is in the past.

We start from Winchcombe and use both the Winchcombe Way and Cotswold Way for a circular walk via Cleeve Hill, the highest point in the Cotswolds and Gloucestershire which will give good views across the flooded Severn Valley towards the Malvern Hills. We will also pass Belas Knapp Longbarrow dating from 3000BC. We will park in Winchcombe Back Lane Car park and if its full, park in Barnmeadow Road, very close by (no parking restrictions). There are toilets in the car park, though bring 20p, also bring some change for the car park (which I think is £1). Please bring good walking footwear as it will be muddy and wet in places after all the recent rain, plenty of warm layers (forecast is for it to be cold and sunny), hat, gloves, sunglasses, food and drink, sitmat or something to sit on for lunch / tea break. The walk includes 340m of ascent. We will sort out car sharing on the day at the meet point in Bristol.

Bring packed lunch. Pub to finish.

Group: Joint
Walk Leader: James D.

Walk Grade: 2 Boot
Walk Length: 9.5 miles / 15km (measured with OS Maps online) (4.5 - 5hrs)

Date: Sat 06 Jan 2024
Meet: 08:45 at Showcase Cinema car park at Avonmeads BS2 0SP

If sharing lifts passengers are expected to contribute towards petrol costs. Please bring coins or be prepared to make a bank transfer. As a guide, 30p/mile shared by everyone in the car.

Alternative meeting point: 10:00 at Winchcombe Back Lane Car Park (GL54 5PZ) and if full, park in Barnmeadow Road nearby.
Please contact the walk leader if you will be meeting them there.

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On many walks you can just turn up at the meeting point where we will share lifts to the start of the walk. It’s OK if you don’t drive – we normally have enough drivers who are able to give lifts. Some walks you will need to make your way to walk start or you can post on our facebook group to ask if you can share a lift there. 

If sharing lifts passengers are expected to contribute towards petrol costs. Please bring coins or be prepared to make a bank transfer. As a guide, 30p/mile shared by everyone in the car. 

How do I know what to bring? And am I fit enough?

We provide a full recommended kit list here.  Please do bring water, a rainproof jacket, walking trousers (or similar) and walking shoes/boots – avoid jeans and trainers.

Walks are graded as either 1 boot, 2 boot or 3 boot.  Read more about choosing the right walk for your fitness level here,

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