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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!






 


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