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Taynton walks
May Hill and Newent Woods
Visorando Member
4.63 mi
+722 ft
-728 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Aston Ingham (Herefordshire)
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.
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.
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.
Mills, Hills and Manors
AONB5.02 mi
+942 ft
-919 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Walford (Herefordshire)
Through woodlands on tracks and pathways climbing to the ancient Chase Hill iron age hill fort with fine views to Goodrich Castle and the Wye Valley.
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.
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
3.55 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.
Wimberry from Mile End
2.69 mi
+371 ft
-371 ft
1h 35
Moderate
Departure from Coleford (Gloucestershire)
Starting at Mile End in the Forest of Dean visit the magical old quarries that have been reclaimed by nature. If you mooch about here you may find an old WW2 firing range used by the home guard. Continue down the valley where you may see old mines, then turn sharp right by a high old stone wall. The narrow path takes you back up to Perch Enclosure with magnificent pine trees. Take the loop around, past the old campsite and back onto the track where you started.
Oakenhill Wood and Moseley Green from Parkend
3.74 mi
+354 ft
-358 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from West Dean (Gloucestershire)
This peaceful circular walk in Oakenhill Woods uses paths and tracks in this preserved area where you could see wildlife.
Wellington Heath and Bosbury Loop
6.28 mi
+397 ft
-377 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Wellington Heath (Herefordshire)
Circuit through a variety orchards and soft fruit fields plus the quaint village of Bosbury with views across the Herefordshire countryside to the hills beyond. Relatively easy.
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.
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.
King Arthur’s Cave
8.01 mi
+1,178 ft
-1,178 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from West Dean (Gloucestershire)
The outward route is the quickest and easiest route to Symonds Yat. The return is more adventurous, seeking out the impressive King Arthur’s Cave and secret viewpoints over the Wye Gorge.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More walks in Taynton
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Arlingham
- Ashleworth
- Aston Ingham
- Awre
- Aylton
- Berrow
- Birtsmorton
- Blaisdon
- Bromesberrow
- Brookthorpe-with-Whaddon
- Castlemorton
- Chaceley
- Churcham
- Cinderford
- Corse
- Donnington
- Drybrook
- Dymock
- Eastington
- Eastnor
- Eldersfield
- Elmore
- Forest of Dean
- Foy
- Frampton on Severn
- Fretherne with Saul
- Gloucester
- Gorsley and Kilcot
- Oxenhall
- Pauntley
- Pendock
- Pitchcombe
- Putley
- Quedgeley
- Queenhill
- Randwick and Westrip
- Redmarley D'Abitot
- Ruardean
- Rudford and Highleadon
- Ruspidge and Soudley
- Sandhurst
- Sollers Hope
- Standish
- Staunton
- Stonehouse
- Tibberton
- Tirley
- Twigworth
- Upleadon
- Upton Bishop
- West Dean
- Westbury-on-Severn
- Weston under Penyard
- Whiteshill and Ruscombe
- Whitminster
- Woolhope
- Yatton