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Take M5 to 19, then take A369 towards Clifton Bristol. Quickly take the right-hand lane to turn right at traffic lights (High Street, Portbury). Then left into Mill / Portbury Lane to the top. Turn left at the crossroads. Left into Oxhouse Lane (near Failand village hall).
The church is at the end. Moderate / a bit harder. Paths, tracks and a small bit of road walking.
A few stiles, but mainly gates. Two uphill stretches, rest undulating or fairly easy walking. Some paths can be muddy, walking poles recommended.
Sheep and lambs in fields, not suitable for dogs. This is a good area to see bluebells. Picnic.
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