09:30 1 Boot Standish Woods and Cotswold views (20s & 30s Walk)

Event Date: Sun 29 September 2019
Event Time: 09:30

This walk is in the past.

We explore a local favourite of mine, Standish Woods, and head towards the Topograph and Haresfield Beacon which if we are blessed with a clear day will provide stunning views over the Cotswolds, river Severn and the Black Mountains. Crossing through farmland we walk through Stonehouse onto Doverow Hill. Finally, we make our way into the village of Randwick rejoining the Cotswold Way and reentering Standish Woods.

Some uphill sections but nothing challeging and a delightful walk for all! Dogs welcome.

Please can someone organise car sharing? The walk leader will be at the start point with brownies!

Bring packed lunch. Pub to finish.

Group: 20s & 30s
Walk Leader: Tara N.

Walk Grade: 1 Boot
Walk Length: 7.5miles (4.5 hours)

Date: Sun 29 Sep 2019
Meet: 09:30 at Portwall Lane Car Park (opp. St Mary Redcliffe)
If you would be prepared to organise car shares on the day at the meeting point, please contact the walk leader.

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: 10:30 at the parking area on Robbers Road. For SatNavs, type in 'Penrose Close, Stroud' GL6 6JX - do not park in this road, instead continue on the main road and you will see the small parking area just beyond this by the woods.
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. 

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