Laverton to Buckland - Walks on Wheels

An easy there and back path of 1.6 miles (2.6kms) on stone and tarmac. The route passes sheep pastures, an equestrian centre and through Buckland with beautiful houses, a lovely church, and running stream. There is a very gentle ascent and descent, suitable for all wheels.

Distance

1.75 miles / 2.82 km

Duration

1 to 2 hours

Difficulty

Unsurfaced paths, basic fitness

Mobility aid rating

Mobility scooter

Shape

Linear

Start

Address

4 Doughmeadow Cottages, Laverton, Broadway WR12 7NA, UK
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OS Grid Ref

SP073356

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Public toilets

Nearest disabled toilets in Church Close, Broadway, 2½ miles (3.7kms).

Refreshments

Plenty of food and drinks options in nearby Broadway.

Travel Info

Laverton, near Broadway, WR12 7NA

End

Address

Buckland Court
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OS Grid Ref

SP082359

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Public toilets

Nearest disabled toilets in Church Close, Broadway, 2½ miles (3.7kms).

Refreshments

Plenty of food and drinks options in nearby Broadway.

Navigation

At the T-junction with a seat, face up the road from the direction you arrived, there is a bridleway on your left by a ‘No Through Road’ sign, turn left along the bridleway. Follow the stone path past a redundant red telephone box, now the village library!

Follow the stone path passing fields on both sides, before the path bears slightly right to emerge between a house and driveway to meet a lane.

1 Turn right along the lane until you reach a red telephone box on your left. Cross the road and join the pavement, set back from the grass verge. Follow the pavement into Buckland passing lovely drystone walls, beautifully kept cottages and gardens. The entrance to Buckland Manor hotel is on your right followed by the entrance to Buckland Church 2, a sloping path taking you up to the entrance.

Here the pavement finishes and if you wish, continue along the lane past the newer cemetery with a lovely flowing stream beside you. Continue to the bend where you reach Buckland Court (now a holiday property bond) and a noticeboard explaining the history 3. Here the route finishes so please return the same way.

Along the way

Sheep pastures to Buckland, a pretty village with an attractive church with shepherd’s pews, C15th encaustic floor tiles and three painted panels which may have come from Hailes Abbey. A bubbling brook by the new cemetery.

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