King Charles 11 Escape - Linear Walk

Sun 19th May 2024

Walk Details:

Event Type
Group Walk
Region
Southern England
Local Group
Dorset
Distance
28ml.
Start Time
07.15
Route
Wilton to Penselwood

This is a linear walk of 28 miles, travel by coach from Penselwood to Wilton, walk back to Penselwood. This is following part of the Monarch?s Way, which is the escape route taken by King Charles II in 1651 after being defeated in the Battle of Worcester.
A minibus or coach will collect walkers from Penselwood v.h where there will be plenty of free parking, departing at 7.15am prompt, then we will walk as a group to Penselwood though the Somerset, Wiltshire & Dorset countryside.
There is supper of soup & homemade cakes kindly catered by Alex?s family at Penselwood v.h at the end of this long day out.

General Notes
Booking for transport is ESSENTIAL, please contact Robert on - robert6915@btinternet.com - to reserve a seat. If you are interested but not certain please also let Robert know, this will help with the coach size, catering etc
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