Saintbury walks

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.

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 beautiful circular Cotswold walk with a few surprises.

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.

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

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 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.

Short circular walk around part of Farmcote Estate. Count the white gates.

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.

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.

This is the 1rst section of the Millenium Way 100 miles from Pershore to Stoulton.

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.

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.

This medieval market town needs no introduction as the birthplace of Shakespeare (he’s buried here too) and this trail will help you discover the key sites inked to England’s most famous playwright. Follow in the footsteps of the bard himself on an easy wander to explore just about everything Shakespeare related in Stratford-upon-Avon.

This easy circular walk is a good way to discover differently the famous city of Stratford-upon-Avon walking historical streets and places. Then, you will use nice paths along the banks of the River Avon including Shakespeare's Avon Way.

Starting in Alcester town centre, this route gives good views, an interesting Church, before returning to Alcester with choice of shops, cafes and pubs.

A walk past meadows to Pershore Abbey, then leading to a riverside walk along the Avon.

This popular linear trail starts at Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway station, and follows the canal towpath to the village of Wilmcote and Mary Arden’s Farm. A gentle wander along the banks of the Stratford- upon-Avon canal as far as Wilmcote, Shakespeare’s mother’s family home.

Lovely walk from Stratford upon Avon along the canal and the Monarch's Way.

Lovely walk around Withycombe - Redhill - Temple Grafton - Exhall - Oversley - Upton and Haselor.

This trail begins at Wilmcote station and follows the banks of the River Alne to historic Aston Cantlow and onto Wootton Wawen. A walk with Shakespearean connections.

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!

An enjoyable short walk starting from Flyford Flavel. The walk takes in attractive countryside and open farmland. This is walk 7 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.

A walk from the centre of the delightful village of Inkberrow allows you to enjoy a taste of the Millenium Away and the delights of the Worcestershire countryside. There are a few tricky, high stiles on this route, so be warned! This is walk 39 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.

From the centre of the delightful village of Inkberrow allow you to enjoy a taste of the Millenium Way and the delights of the Worcestershire countryside. There are a few tricky, high stiles on this route, so be warned! This is the short version of walk 39 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.

This walk starts from the village of Inkberrow allowing you to enjoy a taste of the MILLENNIUM WAY and the delights of the Worcestershire countryside. The walk is mostly flat and crosses some delightful farmland with an opportunity to visit Inkberrow Church dating from the 13th century and take refreshments at a choice of pubs in the village. When on the main trail you will be guided by the distinctive green Millennium Way waymarkers. This is the walk 9 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.

This is the 4th section of the Millenium Way 100 miles from Inkberrow to Coughton.

This is the 3rd section of the Millenium Way 100 miles from North Piddle to Inkberrow.

This is the 4th section of the Millenium Way 100 miles from Coughton to Henley in Arden.

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

Explore four gorgeous Cotswold villages with superb views over the Evenlode valley.

Pleasant level walking through the village and the watermeadows of the River Evenlode.

This walk, with a testing short hill near the end, is an opportunity to enjoy the attractive countryside in both Worcestershire and Warwickshire. Walk 2 from the 44 circular walks that composed the Millenium Way.

This delightful circular walk starts from The Throckmorton near Coughton Court a well-known National Trust property. This is walk 23 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.

This circular walk combines the delights of both town and country walking. Starting in the Coughton you will enjoy riverside paths, country lanes and gentle farmland. Just over half distance you go down the attractive Alcester High Street. There is also the chance to visit Coughton Court, an interesting and attractive National Trust property. This is walk 29 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.

On this trail you’ll discover some of Warwickshire’s most glorious countryside as you meander from the ancient village of Bearley. Recorded in the Domesday Book, Bearley has links with the Shakespeare family through Mary Arden, Shakespeare’s mother. Bearley is also home to the Bearley Vineyard whose wines can be purchased at village stores, local wine merchants and local National Trust properties

Includes two Stratford on Avon Canal Aqueducts, Parkland and good views.