The car park entrance is at ///bench.revisit.tripling
Leave the car park by the broad path.
Lat: | 51° 46' 29.9'' N | (51.774981°) |
Long: | 2° 35' 53.6'' W | (-2.598221°) |
OS: | SO 58822 08648 | |
w3w: | ///unlocking.sues.like |
At the crossways, turn right on to the old railway line. We will return along the path straight ahead.
Lat: | 51° 46' 32.3'' N | (51.775643°) |
Long: | 2° 35' 54.4'' W | (-2.598431°) |
OS: | SO 58808 08722 | |
w3w: | ///uncouth.gobbles.brave |
The path on your left leads down to Aaron's Pond. Stick to the track along the old railway line.
Lat: | 51° 46' 31.7'' N | (51.77546°) |
Long: | 2° 35' 48.4'' W | (-2.596773°) |
OS: | SO 58922 08700 | |
w3w: | ///clef.weedy.pulses |
On your left is the purpose built viewing platform with information boards and a grand overview of the site.
Lat: | 51° 46' 33.9'' N | (51.776078°) |
Long: | 2° 35' 43.1'' W | (-2.5953°) |
OS: | SO 59025 08768 | |
w3w: | ///superbly.scoping.confined |
Soon after the viewing platform, look out for a path on the left that doubles back and heads down the embankment.
Lat: | 51° 46' 35.5'' N | (51.776529°) |
Long: | 2° 35' 41.4'' W | (-2.594842°) |
OS: | SO 59057 08818 | |
w3w: | ///jeeps.guarded.increases |
At the bottom of the embankment, turn left ...
Lat: | 51° 46' 35.4'' N | (51.776511°) |
Long: | 2° 35' 42.4'' W | (-2.595102°) |
OS: | SO 59039 08816 | |
w3w: | ///reach.picturing.proofs |
... and follow the path that skirts the bottom of the site.
Lat: | 51° 46' 34.4'' N | (51.776231°) |
Long: | 2° 35' 44.6'' W | (-2.595732°) |
OS: | SO 58995 08785 | |
w3w: | ///repeats.conceals.snacks |
At the end of the wall, turn right. The path to left leads to Aaron's Pond and is worth the short diversion.
Lat: | 51° 46' 34.7'' N | (51.776308°) |
Long: | 2° 35' 46.6'' W | (-2.596264°) |
OS: | SO 58958 08794 | |
w3w: | ///fulfilled.groom.area |
Aaron's Pond is a spring that was once the main water source for the surrounding villagers. The pond is now slowly silting up, but it is a pretty spot none the less.
Lat: | 51° 46' 34.5'' N | (51.776239°) |
Long: | 2° 35' 46.9'' W | (-2.596363°) |
OS: | SO 58951 08787 | |
w3w: | ///palettes.drew.eternally |
Follow the path round to the left, joining the one from the locked gate into the site.
Lat: | 51° 46' 35.7'' N | (51.77659°) |
Long: | 2° 35' 48.9'' W | (-2.596926°) |
OS: | SO 58913 08826 | |
w3w: | ///compelled.fine.truckload |
Soon after passing the mine entrance, take the left-hand path. Warning: I'm going from memory and this photo may be unreliable.
Lat: | 51° 46' 36.1'' N | (51.776682°) |
Long: | 2° 35' 52.9'' W | (-2.59803°) |
OS: | SO 58837 08837 | |
w3w: | ///rested.landlords.opposing |
Rejoin the path to the car park at the crossways.
Lat: | 51° 46' 33.1'' N | (51.775854°) |
Long: | 2° 35' 54.4'' W | (-2.598454°) |
OS: | SO 58807 08745 | |
w3w: | ///hobbit.rewarded.reinvest |