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Quenington and the Coln
Association / Club / Walk leader
5.45 mi
+118 ft
-135 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Coln St. Aldwyns (Gloucestershire)
To a historic village with a medieval gatehouse and Norman church, with a riverside return.
Bibury and the Coln valley
6.53 mi
+331 ft
-328 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Coln St. Aldwyns (Gloucestershire)
A high-level route to picture-perfect Bibury, returning along the Coln valley.
Coln St. Aldwyns
1.14 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Coln St. Aldwyns (Gloucestershire)
A short stroll round this pretty Cotswold stone village on the River Coln.
Along River Coln from Bibury
Visorando Member
5.86 mi
+276 ft
-276 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Bibury (Gloucestershire)
This circular walk starts in Bibury, a traditional rural village with a lovely church you will discover. Then, you will walk along quiet River Coln before you go back to the village using paths in copses and fields.
Westwell
4.12 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Barrington (Gloucestershire)
Cross open farmland to a quiet village with a pond, just over the border in Oxfordshire.
Windrush valley
6.01 mi
+479 ft
-479 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Barrington (Gloucestershire)
Explore rolling Cotswold country, with three idyllic villages and a grand estate.
The Barringtons
2.81 mi
+213 ft
-236 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Barrington (Gloucestershire)
Two superb Cotswold stone villages on either side of the River Windrush.
Sherborne Park
2.49 mi
+174 ft
-184 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Sherborne (Gloucestershire)
A well-marked family walk around parkland on National Trust property.
Farringdon to Wantage using The Vale Way
11.51 mi
+220 ft
-272 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Great Faringdon (Oxfordshire)
A varied walk between two market towns in the Vale of the White Horse. After climbing Foley Hill for the view it is a flat route across the vale to Wantage. Both town centres have plenty of facilities for a refreshing drink or a meal or even accommodation.
Bagendon, Woodmancote & Rendcomb
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.
Bagendon and the Churn Valley
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
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.
Bathurst Arms to Butchers Arms via Bagendon and the Duntisbournes
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.
Near Hampnett
3.73 mi
+236 ft
-240 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Hampnett (Gloucestershire)
Good tracks, easy walking, fairly flat, open countryside.
Widford Church and Paynes Farm
3.95 mi
+299 ft
-289 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Swinbrook and Widford (Oxfordshire)
A longer walk through wooded country with magnificent views to Asthall village.
Widford Church and Swinbrook
2.43 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Swinbrook and Widford (Oxfordshire)
Visit an isolated medieval church in a meadow and explore Swinbrook village in detail.
Asthall, Widford and Swinbrook & Widford Church and Paynes Farm
6.83 mi
+374 ft
-377 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Swinbrook and Widford (Oxfordshire)
A longer walk through wooded country with magnificent views to Asthall village. Three Cotswold villages and an extended exploration of the Windrush valley.
Asthall, Widford and Swinbrook
4.04 mi
+118 ft
-118 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Swinbrook and Widford (Oxfordshire)
Three Cotswold villages and an extended exploration of the Windrush valley.
Compton Abdale
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.
Along River Windrush, Nauton, Upper and Lower Slaughter
10.35 mi
+397 ft
-381 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Bourton-on-the-Water (Gloucestershire)
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!
Uffington Castle, the White Horse and Wayland's Smithy
5.93 mi
+574 ft
-545 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Woolstone (Oxfordshire)
This walk on North Wessex Downs offers some wonderful views as well as the opportunity to explore some fine ancient monuments. These include the Uffington White Horse, Uffington Castle and Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow.
Uffington White Horse and Wayland's Smithy
3.15 mi
+262 ft
-233 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Woolstone (Oxfordshire)
This short walk on the North Wessex Downs offers wonderful and the chance to explore some fine ancient monuments including the Uffungton White Horse, Uffington Castle and Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow.
Lower Slaughter to Bourton on the water
6.48 mi
+243 ft
-240 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Lower Slaughter (Gloucestershire)
Lovely circular walk through Lower Slaughter using well-trodden paths, to Bourton On The Water with its many cafes and things to do. A visit to the Motor Museum is a must, as is a visit to The Hawkstone Arms. If a Brewery tour is part of your plan, then well worth it, and booking ahead is essential.
Foxholes Wild
Tourist office7.60 mi
+174 ft
-164 ft
3h 40
Easy
Departure from Shipton-under-Wychwood (Oxfordshire)
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.
The Ridgeway, Waylands Smithy and Uffington Castle from Ashdown House
8.20 mi
+525 ft
-541 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ashbury (Oxfordshire)
This walk combines one of the best sections of the Ridgeway and the start of the Lambourn Valley Way with visits to two ancient monuments. It is easy walking; the paths are either well-made or on well-drained chalk downland.
Ashdown House circular via White Horse and Berkshire Border
7.75 mi
+495 ft
-502 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Ashbury (Oxfordshire)
This circular walk starts from Ashdown House. On the way you will be able to enjoy the White Horse Hill and Alfred’s Castle then spectacular views of the Vale of the White Horse.
Evenlode circular
2.55 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Bledington (Gloucestershire)
Pleasant level walking through the village and the watermeadows of the River Evenlode.
Foxholes Nature Reserve
4.41 mi
+157 ft
-157 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Bledington (Gloucestershire)
Farmland walking to an ancient woodland reserve rich in flora and fauna.
Westcote and Icomb
6.49 mi
+371 ft
-348 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Bledington (Gloucestershire)
Explore four gorgeous Cotswold villages with superb views over the Evenlode valley.
More walks in Fairford
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Lydiard Millicent
- Maiseyhampton
- Marston Maisey
- Milton-under-Wychwood
- Northleach with Eastington
- Poulton
- Preston
- Purton
- Quenington
- Sherborne
- Shilton
- Shrivenham
- South Cerney
- South Marston
- Southrop
- St. Andrews
- Stanton Fitzwarren
- Stratton St. Margaret
- Taynton
- Turkdean
- Watchfield
- West Swindon
- Westwell
- Windrush
- Winson
- Yanworth