Cotswolds walks

Hidden Gem: A circular walk from a lovely village pub. The walk takes in the lovely rolling Cotswold fields, before a view of Foxcote Manor and a walk along the top of the Cotswold Escarpment, taking in breathtaking views North out as far as Birmingham and Coventry. Drop down to the lovely National Trust property at Hidcote for tea and cake, before a return through fields and hamlets to sit by the pub fire with a well earned pint.

This circular walk mainly explores Blenheim Park, its monuments and distinctive characteristics including the Grand Bridge, the Column of Victory, Rosamund's Well and an impressive Cedar of Lebanon tree!

A beautiful circular Cotswold walk with a few surprises.

This is a circular walk starting in the Cotswold village of Hillesley. The route takes you up the Cotswold escarpment, over fields, through quiet lanes and valleys, to the villages of Alderly and Wortley, before returning to Hillesley. The Cotswold's are a range of hills that rise from the Severn Valley. The “Wolds,” or rolling hills, is an AONB in the west country of the UK. Here the past is evident in the many honey-coloured stone villages and farms.

A waymarked riverside walk in the Worcestershire countryside. Eckington Wharf is a pleasant place to linger for a while, enjoying the view up river towards Bredon Hill, or watching elegant swans glide beneath the arches of the medieval bridge spanning the River Avon. The wharf is also the ideal starting point for a delightful and undemanding walk which takes you alongside the river to Strensham Lock before returning through Eckington village.

A Somerset walk in the northern part of the county. The undulating route explores the hills and valleys to the south of Southstoke using field paths, the course of an old railway and tracks.

A Cotswolds walk that is full of interest starting from the village of Sapperton and using sections of six long distance paths to complete the route.

This easy but quite long circular walk from Bourton-on-the-Water uses a peaceful section of Windrush Way along the river before you follow a section of Warden's Way visiting typical Cotswold villages including Nauton, Upper Slaughter, Lower Slaughter and Bourton-on-the-Water as well!

Broadway and its highest tower castle in the Cotswolds is ideally located for exploring this hilly region of the English countryside and a part of the Cotswold Way (National Trail 164km running north-to-south). In good weather, the top of Broadway Tower offers a 360° view, especially of the Welsh landscape to the west.

A longer walk through wooded country with magnificent views to Asthall village. Three Cotswold villages and an extended exploration of the Windrush valley.

This pretty long circular walk (but not very hard!) from Broadway uses two famous trails, Donnington and Cotswold Ways letting you discover gorgeous Cotswold villages, churches, viewpoints and monuments.

This Gloucestershire walk from Horsley explores surrounding woods using well-marked paths and bridleways.

This circular walk from Newington provides a good way to discover two quiet valleys along Ozleworth and Marlees Brooks.

A walk in the heart of the Cotswolds, its countryside, its hills and its woods from the ruins of Hailes Abbey, taken over from the National Trust. This circuit takes part of the Cotswolds Way, a hiking trail that crosses the Cotswolds from North to South for 164 km (from Chipping Campden to Bath).

This circular walk set in the southern end of the English Cotswold, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The walk is a mixture of open fields, quiet country lanes, with one section of the walk using pathways within the National Arboretum at Westonbirt. The walk passes through two Cotswold villages : Tresham and Leighterton.

Scenic walk through Bath and surrounding area - takes in walks around the Bath Circus, along The Kennet & Avon Canal and up Solsbury Hill.

This circular walk starts from the National Trust car park at Newark Park, Wotton under Edge. On leaving the estate, the route makes its way downhill towards Ozleworth Park, down into Ozleworth Bottom, before climbing up Hen’s Ridge and linking up with the Monarch’s and the Cotswold Way, before returning to Newark Park.

This pretty long circular walk explores Blenheim Park with great views of The Lake and the Palace. Then, follow paths (Palladian and Wychwood Ways) in the countryside following River Evenlode until you reach the remains of a large Roman courtyard villa. You finally go back to Woodstock using a section of Oxfordshire Way.

An interesting and varied walk along the stream/river valleys of the River Glyme and a tributary, and through the park of a country house with several eccentric features. On the way, you can stop at a nature reserve of natural Cotswold limestone grassland. The first half of the walk follows Shakespeare's Way.

Walk down the valley and then divert to a picture-perfect Cotswold hamlet and church.

Farmland walking to an ancient woodland reserve rich in flora and fauna.

Circular Road Walk from Compton Abdale to Withington and back.

Doynton is a village situated at the southern end of the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, approximately 14.5km (9.0) miles from Bath. The walk starts from the Holy Trinity Church, Doynton, and takes you up the Cotswold escarpment, over fields, through quiet lanes and valleys, to the village of Dyrham, before returning to Doynton

Explore rolling Cotswold country, with three idyllic villages and a grand estate.

An easy pleasant walk around pretty villages of Easton Grey and Sherston Parva (Pinkney), near Malmesbury.

This Gloucestershire circular walk with ascents and descents explores Dursley countryside and surrounding hills with superb views using a section of Cotswold Way. On a clear day, you can even admire River Severn and the Brecon Beacons in Wales from several tops!

A six and a half mile walk with one steep hill which affords many open views on a mix of quiet roads and paths - some through wooded areas and some with broad open views.

Circular walk, Up hill and down. Great views and some points of interest such as a Fairy Grotto, poems., badger paintings, and a variety of great views.

This circular walk uses a section of Cotswold Way with great views of Cheltenham from Leckhampton Hill which is an impressive Iron Age hillfort! Then you will use paths and tracks inland close to Coberley and South Hills.

Explore Foxholes : stroll through rolling countryside, woodland and quiet villages. Starting in Shipton-under-Wychwood, this 11 km circular walk takes in ancient woodland at the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust’s (BBOWT) Foxholes nature reserve.

How an important abbey was destroyed by a King's Commissioner.  A walk full of history (see practical information section). 

Scenic walk around Wolley, Langridge and over to Sir Bevill Grenville’s Monument.

An easy walk around Bath Racecourse, to Prospect Stile with good views of Kelston Round Hill.

A gentle walk across Bath Racecourse to Beckford's Tower Monument.

Short circular walk to Sir Bevill Grenville’s Monument.

A well-marked family walk around parkland on National Trust property.

Cross open farmland to a quiet village with a pond, just over the border in Oxfordshire.

Two superb Cotswold stone villages on either side of the River Windrush.

A short, one-way stroll down into Stroud for sightseeing, shopping or to visit the Farmer’s Market. Return the same way, or by car or taxi.

A climb to Wickridge for views of Stroud, followed by a level section and then descent with further fine views to Painswick. After climbing to the town, the return is along the stream and then on a mostly level path along the valley. The walk can be extended to Painswick House and gardens.

After a level stroll above the Painswick Valley, this route drops to cross the stream then climbs to the popular Edgemoor Arms. It then joins the Cotswold Way for an extended promenade along the wooded escarpment, including a visit to the fine viewpoint of Haresfield Beacon.

A circular walk on either side of the Painswick Valley, visiting the villages of Pitchcombe and White’s Hill.

A circular walk around Sheepscombe area and Cranham with glorious views to Painswick and Sheepscombe.

A circular walk with glorious views to Painswick and Sheepscombe.

Circular walk in the Sheepscombe area between woodlands nearby Laurie Lee Field.

A circular walk between Sheepscombe and Painswick Beacon area.

A circular walk around Sheepscombe area via Painswick Beacon and woodlands.

A circular walk around Sheepscombe area between woodlands and Cranham village.

Explore four contrasting Cotswold villages in and around the glorious Churn valley.

Stroll round this lovely Cotswold village, with a visit to its well-preserved medieval church.