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Winchcombe walks
Sudeley Castle and Salter's Hill from Winchcombe
Visorando Member
6.93 mi
+843 ft
-846 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Winchcombe (Gloucestershire)
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.
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).
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).
Farmcote Estate
2.68 mi
+236 ft
-213 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Temple Guiting (Gloucestershire)
Short circular walk around part of Farmcote Estate. Count the white gates.
Broadway Tower
4.22 mi
+735 ft
-735 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Broadway (Worcestershire)
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.
Saintbury Church, Dover's Hill, Chipping Campden and Broadway Tower
10.67 mi
+1,152 ft
-1,148 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Broadway (Worcestershire)
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.
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.
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.
Alpacas and other animals
3.20 mi
+210 ft
-207 ft
1h 40
Moderate
Departure from Coberley (Gloucestershire)
A circular walk through two beautiful Cotswold villages past an Alpaca herd or two. Look out for more animals in the parkland near Cowley and head over the hill and down through the valley of sheep. Beautiful in May when the hawthorn is in flower. If you are lucky you'll spot orchids on the downs too.
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.
Near Hampnett
3.73 mi
+236 ft
-240 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Hampnett (Gloucestershire)
Good tracks, easy walking, fairly flat, open countryside.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Eckington Wharf
3.44 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Eckington (Worcestershire)
A waymarked riverside walk in the Worcestershire countryside. Eckington Wharf is a pleasant place to linger for a while, enjoying the view up river towards Bredon Hill, or watching elegant swans glide beneath the arches of the medieval bridge spanning the River Avon. The wharf is also the ideal starting point for a delightful and undemanding walk which takes you alongside the river to Strensham Lock before returning through Eckington village.
Millennium Way Full West to East
Association / Club / Walk leader103.59 mi
+3,425 ft
-3,012 ft
12 days
Moderate
Departure from Wick (Worcestershire)
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.
Pershore to Stoulton, Millenium Way
6.79 mi
+197 ft
-98 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Wick (Worcestershire)
This is the 1rst section of the Millenium Way 100 miles from Pershore to Stoulton.
From Pershore, Millenium Way
8.18 mi
+253 ft
-259 ft
4h 00
Easy
Departure from Wick (Worcestershire)
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.
From Pershore, short version, Millenium Way
5.80 mi
+161 ft
-167 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Wick (Worcestershire)
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.
Pershore bridges
4.88 mi
+194 ft
-187 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Wick (Worcestershire)
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.
Ebrington Loop - from the Ebrington Arms Pub
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pershore, Abbey and Pershore Bridges from Pershore Station
6.27 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Pershore (Worcestershire)
A walk past meadows to Pershore Abbey, then leading to a riverside walk along the Avon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Along River Coln from Bibury
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.
From Stoulton, Millenium Way
6.82 mi
+213 ft
-194 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Stoulton (Worcestershire)
This circular walk starts in Hawbridge, just south of Stoulton and includes delightful woodland and quiet open countryside. This is walk 37 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
More walks in Winchcombe
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- Alderton
- Aldington
- Andoversford
- Ashchurch Rural
- Ashton under Hill
- Aston Somerville
- Aston Subedge
- Badgeworth
- Badsey
- Beckford
- Birdlip
- Birlingham
- Bishop's Cleeve
- Bredon
- Bredon's Norton
- Bretforton
- Bricklehampton
- Brimpsfield
- Broadway
- Buckland
- Charlton
- Charlton Kings
- Chedworth
- Cheltenham
- Childswickham
- Coberley
- Cold Aston
- Colesbourne
- Compton Abdale
- Conderton
- Cotswold District
- Cowley
- Cranham
- Cutsdean
- Defford
- Dowdeswell
- Dumbleton
- Eckington
- Elkstone
- Elmley Castle
- Elmstone Hardwicke
- Evesham
- Farmington
- Gotherington
- Great Comberton
- Great Witcombe
- Gretton
- Guiting Power
- Hampnett
- Hawling
- Hazleton
- Hinton on the Green
- Honeybourne
- Kemerton
- Leckhampton
- Little Comberton
- Naunton
- Netherton
- Northleach with Eastington
- Northway
- Notgrove
- Overbury
- Oxenton
- Prescott
- Prestbury
- Saintbury
- Sedgeberrow
- Sevenhampton
- Shipton
- Shurdington
- Snowshill
- Southam
- Stanton
- Stanway
- Stoke Orchard
- Strensham
- Sudeley
- Swindon
- Teddington
- Temple Guiting
- Tewkesbury
- Toddington
- Turkdean
- Uckington
- Up Hatherley
- Weston Subedge
- Wheatpieces
- Whittington
- Wickhamford
- Willersey
- Withington
- Woodmancote
- Wormington
- Yanworth