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Bishop's Cleeve walks
Sudeley Castle and Salter's Hill from Winchcombe
Visorando Member 
6.93 mi
+843 ft
-846 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Winchcombe (Gloucestershire)
This circular walk from Winchcombe goes past Sudeley Castle and leads to great countryside viewpoints including Salter's Hill viewpoint using sections of Windrush Way and Gloucestershire Way.
River Severn and Apperley from Tewkesbury
Visorando Member 
7.51 mi
+135 ft
-121 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Tewkesbury (Gloucestershire)
The River Severn provides a focus for this walk which starts from the attractive town of Tewkesbury with its wonderful Abbey. The outward route follows the Severn Way following the river to reach Apperley. Here the walk turns inland and continues across fields to Deerhurst and back to the start. The walk also offers good views to the Malvern Hills which line the western skyline.
Leckhampton Hill, Hartley Hill and Coberley from Hartley Lane car park
Visorando Member 
5.81 mi
+581 ft
-581 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Shurdington (Gloucestershire)
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.
Along River Seven and up Sandhurst Hill
Association / Club / Walk leader 
4.43 mi
+348 ft
-348 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Norton (Gloucestershire)
This nice little pub walk goes along River Serven before going up to Sandhurst Hill and trig point. Along the way you will be able to enjoy many views of the countryside and if you are lucky you can even spot some rabbits, squirrels, birds and other little surprises if you keep your eyes wide open.
Cotswolds - Hailes Abbey
Visorando Member 
4.84 mi
+600 ft
-577 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Stanway (Gloucestershire)
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).
Thomas Cromwell and Hailes Abbey
Visorando Member 4.88 mi
+581 ft
-571 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Stanway (Gloucestershire)
How an important abbey was destroyed by a King's Commissioner.
A walk full of history (see practical information section).
Farmcote Estate
Visorando Member 2.68 mi
+236 ft
-213 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Temple Guiting (Gloucestershire)
Short circular walk around part of Farmcote Estate. Count the white gates.
Alpacas and other animals
Visorando Member 3.20 mi
+210 ft
-207 ft
1h 40
Moderate
Departure from Coberley (Gloucestershire)
A circular walk through two beautiful Cotswold villages past an Alpaca herd or two. Look out for more animals in the parkland near Cowley and head over the hill and down through the valley of sheep. Beautiful in May when the hawthorn is in flower. If you are lucky you'll spot orchids on the downs too.
Eckington Wharf
Visorando Member 3.44 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Eckington (Worcestershire)
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.
Compton Abdale
Visorando Member 4.18 mi
+584 ft
-584 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Compton Abdale (Gloucestershire)
Circular Road Walk from Compton Abdale to Withington and back.
Millennium Way Full West to East
Association / Club / Walk leader 103.59 mi
+3,425 ft
-3,012 ft
12 days
Moderate
Departure from Wick (Worcestershire)
The Millennium Way is a fantastic 100 mile long distance trail across the Heart of England. It was created in the year 2000 by 41 Club, which is for ex Round Tablers. If you are new to walking or a seasoned pro, this beautiful long distance trail has something to offer everybody. Crossing the counties of Worcestershire, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire, this is a walk that simply cannot be rivalled.
Pershore to Stoulton, Millenium Way
Association / Club / Walk leader 6.79 mi
+197 ft
-98 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Wick (Worcestershire)
This is the 1rst section of the Millenium Way 100 miles from Pershore to Stoulton.
From Pershore, short version, Millenium Way
Association / Club / Walk leader 5.80 mi
+161 ft
-167 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Wick (Worcestershire)
Pershore has an interesting heritage and offers an opportunity to visit the medieval Abbey which was founded in 689 AD. The walk starts from the ancient Pershore Bridge, follows the River Avon for a short section and offers pleasant woodland and open countryside with only gentle inclines. For the first half of the walk you will be guided by our distinctive green and white waymarkers. This is the short version of walk 41 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
From Pershore, Millenium Way
Association / Club / Walk leader 8.18 mi
+253 ft
-259 ft
4h 00
Easy
Departure from Wick (Worcestershire)
Pershore has an interesting heritage and offers an opportunity to visit the medieval Abbey which was founded in 689 AD. The walk starts from the ancient Pershore Bridge, follows the River Avon for a short section and offers pleasant woodland and open countryside with only gentle inclines. For the first half of the walk you will be guided by our distinctive green and white waymarkers. This is walk 41 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Pershore bridges
Visorando Member 4.88 mi
+194 ft
-187 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Wick (Worcestershire)
A peaceful stretch of the River Avon is combined with a beautiful woodland to create this easy and enjoyable walk close to the Georgian town of Pershore. There are good views of Pershore and the surrounding countryside from the highest point of the walk.
Cranham - Sheepscombe
Association / Club / Walk leader 4.92 mi
+912 ft
-915 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Painswick (Gloucestershire)
A circular walk around Sheepscombe area and Cranham with glorious views to Painswick and Sheepscombe.
Cotswold Way - Sheepscombe
Association / Club / Walk leader 13.01 mi
+1,585 ft
-1,588 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Painswick (Gloucestershire)
A circular walk around Sheepscombe area via Painswick Beacon and woodlands.
Foston’s Ash & Cranham
Association / Club / Walk leader 5.42 mi
+719 ft
-715 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Painswick (Gloucestershire)
A circular walk around Sheepscombe area between woodlands and Cranham village.
Painswick
Association / Club / Walk leader 6.33 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,096 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Painswick (Gloucestershire)
A circular walk between Sheepscombe and Painswick Beacon area.
Saltridge Wood - Sheepscombe
Association / Club / Walk leader 2.30 mi
+538 ft
-531 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Painswick (Gloucestershire)
A circular walk with glorious views to Painswick and Sheepscombe.
Butchers Arms to Bathurst Arms via Winstone and Rendcomb
Association / Club / Walk leader 11.83 mi
+1,010 ft
-1,066 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Painswick (Gloucestershire)
A one-way walk part of the 'Costwold Challenge' a one-day linear or two-day circular walk between two superb Gloucestershire inns.
Far End
Association / Club / Walk leader 0.69 mi
+135 ft
-138 ft
0h 25
Easy
Departure from Painswick (Gloucestershire)
Circular walk in the Sheepscombe area between woodlands nearby Laurie Lee Field.
Broadway Tower
Visorando Member 
4.22 mi
+735 ft
-735 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Broadway (Worcestershire)
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.
Saintbury Church, Dover's Hill, Chipping Campden and Broadway Tower
Visorando Member 
10.67 mi
+1,152 ft
-1,148 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Broadway (Worcestershire)
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.
Near Hampnett
Visorando Member 3.73 mi
+236 ft
-240 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Hampnett (Gloucestershire)
Good tracks, easy walking, fairly flat, open countryside.
Bagendon, Woodmancote & Rendcomb
Association / Club / Walk leader 8.00 mi
+518 ft
-518 ft
4h 10
Difficult
Departure from North Cerney (Gloucestershire)
Explore four contrasting Cotswold villages in and around the glorious Churn valley.
Bathurst Arms to Butchers Arms via Bagendon and the Duntisbournes
Association / Club / Walk leader 12.59 mi
+1,591 ft
-1,555 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from North Cerney (Gloucestershire)
A one-way walk part of the 'Costwold Challenge' a one-day linear or two-day circular walk between two superb Gloucestershire inns.
Bagendon and the Churn Valley
Association / Club / Walk leader 3.36 mi
+197 ft
-200 ft
1h 45
Moderate
Departure from North Cerney (Gloucestershire)
Walk down the valley and then divert to a picture-perfect Cotswold hamlet and church.
North Cerney village
Association / Club / Walk leader 1.46 mi
+253 ft
-253 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from North Cerney (Gloucestershire)
Stroll round this lovely Cotswold village, with a visit to its well-preserved medieval church.
Pershore, Abbey and Pershore Bridges from Pershore Station
Visorando Member 6.27 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Pershore (Worcestershire)
A walk past meadows to Pershore Abbey, then leading to a riverside walk along the Avon.
Slad circular from Woolpack Inn
Visorando Member 2.55 mi
+502 ft
-489 ft
1h 35
Moderate
Departure from Painswick (Gloucestershire)
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.
From Stoulton, Millenium Way
Association / Club / Walk leader 6.82 mi
+213 ft
-194 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Stoulton (Worcestershire)
This circular walk starts in Hawbridge, just south of Stoulton and includes delightful woodland and quiet open countryside. This is walk 37 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Hammonds Farm to Stroud
Association / Club / Walk leader 1.16 mi
+79 ft
-161 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Painswick (Gloucestershire)
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.
Cotswold Way - Stroud
Association / Club / Walk leader 9.32 mi
+1,345 ft
-1,348 ft
5h 30
Difficult
Departure from Painswick (Gloucestershire)
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.
Pitchcombe & White’s Hill
Association / Club / Walk leader 2.41 mi
+344 ft
-348 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Painswick (Gloucestershire)
A circular walk on either side of the Painswick Valley, visiting the villages of Pitchcombe and White’s Hill.
Wickridge & Painswick
Association / Club / Walk leader 5.81 mi
+659 ft
-673 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Painswick (Gloucestershire)
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.
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- Buckland
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- Churchdown
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- Colesbourne
- Compton Abdale
- Conderton
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- Cranham
- Deerhurst
- Defford
- Dowdeswell
- Down Hatherley
- Dumbleton
- Earl's Croome
- Eckington
- Elkstone
- Elmley Castle
- Elmstone Hardwicke
- Evesham
- Forthampton
- Gloucester
- Gotherington
- Great Comberton
- Great Witcombe
- Gretton
- Hasfield
- Hill Croome
- Hinton on the Green
- Holdfast
- Hucclecote
- Innsworth
- Kemerton
- Leckhampton
- Leigh
- Little Comberton
- Longdon
- Longford
- Netherton
- Northway
- Norton
- Overbury
- Oxenton
- Prescott
- Prestbury
- Queenhill
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- Ripple
- Sandhurst
- Sedgeberrow
- Sevenhampton
- Shipton
- Shurdington
- Southam
- Stanton
- Stanway
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- Stoke Orchard
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- Syde
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- Twigworth
- Twyning
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