
Steam and sweat
article by: webmaster
posted on: 29 February 2008
updated on: 02 June 2009
Enjoy a day out in
the Cotswolds with a short steam train ride and an energetic walk,
organised by the Cotswold Wardens in association with the
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway.
On four occasions
this year, you are invited to join the Cotswold Wardens at
Toddington Station just 5 miles from Broadway, 3 miles from
Winchcombe and 10 miles east of the M5 junction 9.
Thursday April 3rd -
steam train at 10:30 to Winchcombe then a 7 mile hill walk past
Sudeley Castle and Hailes Abbey. Pub lunch in Winchcombe.
Saturday April 26th
- steam train at 10:30 to Winchcombe then an exploration of the
town and a 6 mile hilly walk. Pub lunch in Winchcombe.
Thursday June 26th -
steam train at 10:30 to Winchcombe then a 5 mile easy walk
including Hailes Abbey. Snack lunch at Hayles fruit farm.
Saturday July 19th -
7 miles of walking via the top of the scarp at Beckbury camp before
catching the 15:27 train back from Winchcombe. Snack lunch at
Hayles fruit farm.
The train ride costs
£3 per person. Please arrive no later than 10:15. Just turn up on
the day!