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Chris Pole

Walk Description:

An easy flat walk taking in a loop of beautiful Burton common.

This walk is just over 4 miles, takes just over 1.5 hours and starts in Sainsbury's carpark.

We walk through Sainsbury's carpark and briefly walk beside the bypass which is very noisy. The path then leaves for peaceful countryside where birdsong can be heard and buzzards seen.

We follow the single file path around the edge of fields and over a stream.The area immediately after this can be muddy and joins a bridleway which heads into pretty woodland. 

This takes us to Burton common. An SSSI of 79 acres. It is mature dry heathland with areas of deciduous woodland along the banks of a stream. We explore this area on wide paths which are mainly gravel and go over the stream on a bridge.

Exiting the woodland we make our return along Ambury lane which is a wider path that completes this circular walk.

There are no stiles, thee small bridges with handrails. Long grass and some paths are narrow. Other paths are on gravel. 

There are sometimes a few cattle grazing the common. The walk is quite exposed so on a hot day plenty of water needed. Supportive boots required.

Option for refreshments afterwards at Stewarts garden centre across the road.

Ground nesting restrictions apply and dogs need to be on leads.

Location Notes:

Meet near recycling area