Longney and Epney walks

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.

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 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.

This circular walk first leads to a great viewpoint from May Hill before you follow a section of Wysis Way and quiet paths in Newent Woods.

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.

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

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

A one-way walk part of the 'Costwold Challenge' a one-day linear or two-day circular walk between two superb Gloucestershire inns.

A circular walk with glorious views to Painswick and Sheepscombe.

A circular walk between Sheepscombe and Painswick Beacon area.

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

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

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

This peaceful circular walk in Oakenhill Woods uses paths and tracks in this preserved area where you could see wildlife.

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.

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.

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.

An easy Gloucestershire walk that takes you along the Severn Estuary. The walk uses paths and lanes including sections of the Severn Way and Jubliee Way.