22   Halton Camp to Ragpits

Wind the Clock series of brisk walks.

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7.8miles 22 Halton Camp to Ragpits loop. Brisk7.

Saturday, 30 May⋅09:15 – 12:50

Wind the clock series. Walk 22

Walk difficulty/pace: Grade 7.  12.5Km Total ascent 217 M

Starting location.

Halton Camp HP22 5PL 

Free car park off Rowborough Road behind the Halton Camp Post Office and Store. Turn onto Rowborough Rd. (one way road from Upper Icknield Way B4009) 

Nat Grid SP877091 

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Open Loc/Plus code 9C3XQ7FC+R5G

Google Maps link:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/pQkG6LYVStjWzWhd6

Description

Mostly footpaths. There is a small section beside road next to Ragpits and some pavement walking at Halton Camp later on.

There are some steep ascents and descents in Wendover Woods but the remainder of the walk is fairly flat but brisk-paced.

The walk heads quickly into woodland and South into Wendover Woods South around Boddington Hill before looping round and reaching the Visitors Centre at about 10.20am where we stop for 5 minutes to use the toilets. Proceed to Aston Hill and more woodland, descending to the Ragpits nature reserve where we will pause to view some early orchids. Short section along road, across cross-road and through the Cobblers Pits reserve to the Wendover Arm Canal which we follow through Halton. We leave the canal to walk through the exit of Halton Tennis Club where we stop for refreshment at their cafe at about 11.45am. If it's wet we will use disposable boot covers in the cafe if required which the walk leader will be equipped with. Afterwards we walk for 3/4 of a mile along pavements back to the carpark.

Prepare

Dress appropriately for the weather. Walking poles recommended for those who use them.

Please bring water to drink, especially if hot and a small rucksack can be useful for carrying spare or removed clothing. 

Dogs

Well behaved dogs are welcome and will need to be on a lead in some locations.

We will pass through fields which have potential for sheep, cows or horses.

Booking

Booking not required for this walk.

Walk Leader

Alan Cooper (male)

Mobile 07550002345

Map

Grading guide:

Guide: 1-2=easy; 3-4=leisurely; 5-6=moderate; 7-8=brisk/hilly moderate; 9-10=strenuous.

(1=leisurely, wheelchair friendly, 10=such steep or slippery inclines it is only just possible to get traction and the walk will be very strenuous. Most walks will be in the 5-8 grades.)

Always check calendar and refresh just before travelling to a walk in case of cancellation.

Walks start promptly so be sure to arrive in time to get your boots on.

All walks are joined at the risk of the participants and participants are responsible for their own actions and those of their dogs. 

Please behave kindly and responsibly, being especially careful along roads and while crossing roads.