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Ebrington Loop - from the Ebrington Arms Pub
Visorando Member
6.78 mi
+453 ft
-420 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ebrington (Gloucestershire)
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.
River Severn and Apperley from Tewkesbury
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.
Blockley to Hinchwick
10.56 mi
+1,093 ft
-1,135 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Blockley (Gloucestershire)
A beautiful circular Cotswold walk with a few surprises.
Around the Cotswold village of Hillesley
6.42 mi
+522 ft
-528 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Hillesley and Tresham (Gloucestershire)
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.
The source of the River Thames from Sapperton
11.29 mi
+620 ft
-633 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sapperton (Gloucestershire)
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.
Mallards Pike Lake and Staple-edge Wood
5.39 mi
+446 ft
-469 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from West Dean (Gloucestershire)
This circular walk from Mallards Pike Lake provides a good way to discover preserved Staple-edge Hill using tracks and paths in Staple-edge Wood.
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!
Speech House Lake and New Fancy Colliery Screens
5.33 mi
+351 ft
-331 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from West Dean (Gloucestershire)
This circular walk uses well-marked paths and track across the Forest of Dean where you will discover a beautiful lake and an old colliery site on your way!
English Bicknor
AONB3.55 mi
+541 ft
-538 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from English Bicknor (Gloucestershire)
Dramatic cliffs, superb views and riverside walking with a wrapping of internationally protected woodlands and sprinkling of industrial ruins.
Kingscote and Conygre Woods from Horsley
4.67 mi
+427 ft
-443 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Horsley (Gloucestershire)
This Gloucestershire walk from Horsley explores surrounding woods using well-marked paths and bridleways.
Lasborough, Ozleworth and Marlees Brooks from Newington
5.32 mi
+479 ft
-502 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Kingscote (Gloucestershire)
This circular walk from Newington provides a good way to discover two quiet valleys along Ozleworth and Marlees Brooks.
Cotswolds - Hailes Abbey
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).
At the southern end of the Cotswolds
7.75 mi
+312 ft
-299 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Hillesley and Tresham (Gloucestershire)
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.
Newark Park, Wotton Under Edge
7.87 mi
+896 ft
-886 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Wotton-under-Edge (Gloucestershire)
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.
Bagendon and the Churn Valley
Association / Club / Walk leader3.36 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.
Symonds Yat via Biblins
5.75 mi
+669 ft
-676 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from West Dean (Gloucestershire)
The most straightforward route to and from Symonds Yat, featuring an old mine, a significant riverside stretch and of course the classic viewpoint of Symonds Yat. Look out for Peregrine Falcons and Goshawks overhead.
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.
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.
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.
Cam Peak, Cam Long Down and Uley Bury
4.20 mi
+774 ft
-764 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Cam (Gloucestershire)
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!
Slad circular from Woolpack Inn
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.
Cabtree Hill and Woorgreens Lake
4.59 mi
+243 ft
-236 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Cinderford (Gloucestershire)
This circular walk in the forest of Dean provides a good way to discover paths and tracks along a section of Gloucestershire Way and Woorgreens Nature Reserve.
Leckhampton Hill, Hartley Hill and Coberley from Hartley Lane car park
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.
Todenham, Lower Leamington Aston Magna Gloucestershire
6.31 mi
+299 ft
-302 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Todenham (Gloucestershire)
This delightful walk, on road and field paths, taking in the three villages of Todenham, Lower Leamington and Aston Magna, which lie North West of Morton in the Marsh and South West of Shipston, has a lot of interest to see.
Circular road walk between Aston Magna, Draycott and Paxford
5.25 mi
+174 ft
-203 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Blockley (Gloucestershire)
A good minor road walk through the picturesque villages of Aston Magna, Draycott and Paxford in the north the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire. Suggested start is in Aston Magna GL56 9RG parking carefully not to obstruct driveways.
Chipping Campden circular via Dover's Hill
5.75 mi
+597 ft
-571 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Chipping Campden (Gloucestershire)
Park near the Catholic church in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire [GL55 6DZ] and enjoy this lovely circular walk climbing Dovers Hill and descending north with open breathtaking views, also in woods, fields, and paths.
Hidcote Manor Gloustershire Circular to Mickleton Hill Farm
4.84 mi
+233 ft
-246 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Ebrington (Gloucestershire)
Lovely walk in north Gloustershire from Hidcote Manor via Kiftscote Gardens, then Monacks Way, past Mickleton Hill Farm and returning via Diamond Way through Hidcote Boyce and back to Hidcote Manor. Occasionally, roe deer can be seen.
Thomas Cromwell and Hailes Abbey
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).
Along River Seven and up Sandhurst Hill
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hammonds Farm to Stroud
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.
Wickridge & Painswick
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.
Cotswold Way - Stroud
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
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.
Cranham - Sheepscombe
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.
Saltridge Wood - Sheepscombe
2.30 mi
+538 ft
-531 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Painswick (Gloucestershire)
A circular walk with glorious views to Painswick and Sheepscombe.
Far End
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.
Painswick
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.
Cotswold Way - Sheepscombe
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
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.
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.
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.
Butchers Arms to Bathurst Arms via Winstone and Rendcomb
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.
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.
Quenington and the Coln
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.
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.
Staunton & English Bicknor
11.47 mi
+1,289 ft
-1,283 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from West Dean (Gloucestershire)
Featuring the impressive Suck Stone and Near Hearkening Rocks, two medieval churches, a lengthy section along the Wye, the Yat Rock viewpoint and a quiet stream valley, this walk offers an in-depth introduction to the landscapes of the Forest of Dean.
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