Another woodland route; this walk takes you on footpaths and bridleways through Combley Great Wood and is a comfortable two mile stroll.
Green Route. Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Walk #8. For Adventurous Familes.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Tips and suggestions
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Roadbook
START: Walking from the entrance of Combley Great Wood, Locally known as Longround Rew, along the permissive path until you reach a T junction at Deadman’s Brook.
B Take a right and meander through the woodland.
C You will reach Combley Lane and Bridleway 19. Turn left on Bridleway 19. Pass the quarry towards Combley Farm.
D At Combley Farm turn left on to Bridleway 18.
E As you reach Combley Great Wood look for a left turn back into the woodland. This will take you back to Deadman’s Brook. When you reach the now familiar T junction take a right and this will take you back to the start.
FINISH
Please remember there are many permitted paths within the woods and you are allowed to explore.
Public transport
Get Timetable to destination
Parking
Combley Great Wood cart park
Coordinates
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Equipment
Walking boots or shoes.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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