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Walks in the Cotswolds
There are many leaflets describing walks in Gloucestershire. Here is a list of walks in the Cotswolds - the addresses of the suppliers are at the bottom of the page . A Cotswold Gem - Tetbury
A guide and map for three town walks around the ancient South Cotswold town of Tetbury.
Leaflet from Tetbury Tourist Information Centre. A Guide to the Cotswold Canals
A booklet containing information on the history of the canal and the work of the Cotswold Canals Trust, a descriptive guide to walking the towpath (linear walk), items on the Sapperton Tunnel, Brimscombe Port, roundhouses and a list of all the locks.
Booklet from Cotswold Canals Trust. Around the Cotswold Canals - Vol. 1
A booklet describing ten circular walks from 3 - 9.5 miles long, based around the Stroudwater and Thames-Severn Canals. The booklet contains maps, clear directions, photographs and notes about places of interest and refreshment stops.
Booklet from Cotswold Canals Trust. Around the Cotswold Canals - Vol. 2
A booklet describing ten circular walks from 3 - 9 miles long, based around the Stroudwater and Thames-Severn Canals. The booklet contains maps, clear directions, photographs and notes about places of interest and refreshment stops.
Booklet from Cotswold Canals Trust. Birdlip Walk 5 mls.
A way marked, circular Cotswold walk from Crickley Hill Country Park across farmland, passing close to Birdlip village and with wonderful views from Barrow Wake. Descriptive booklet with OS based map.
Leaflet from Crickley Hill Country Park. Bisley and Oakridge 38 7 mls.
A circular Cotswold walk from Bisley to Oakridge taking in hamlets like Iles Green & Water Lane. The walk covers country lanes, bridle paths and flower-rich meadows. Caution should be exercised in bad weather as some sections are very steep.
Leaflet from Stroud Tourist Information Centre. Bisley and Upper Toadsmoor Valley 39 9 mls.
A walk from the Cotswold village of Bisley to the attractive Toadsmoor valley. This is a fairly strenuous walk but can be divided into two sections of 4.5 mls each.
Leaflet from Stroud Tourist Information Centre. Bisley with Lypiatt 37 6 mls.
A circular Cotswold walk including Bisley village & woodlands. The walk is varied and although strenuous in some places it also offers sections in between to recover. The small valleys visited are some of the best in the area.
Leaflet from Stroud Tourist Information Centre. Bluebells and Mills Walk 8 mls.
A circular walk starting at the Heritage Centre at Wotton-under-Edge and going through Waterley Bottom, Millend and North Nibley, returning via Howley.
Leaflet from Wotton-under-Edge Tourist Information Point. Canals, Rivers & Railways
A booklet describing a series of country walks starting & finishing at Kemble Railway station. Discover the source of the Thames and explore the countryside around Kemble and the Cotswold Water Park.
Booklet from Cirencester Tourist Information Centre. Church Walk 2.2 mls.
A walk around Wotton-under-Edge looking at the local churches and almshouses. The leaflet has a map and short historical notes.
Leaflet from Wotton-under-Edge Tourist Information Point. Cirencester - a Town Walk 1 ml.
A booklet describing a short, circular walk around the ancient market town of Cirencester looking at the architectural & historical points of interest. Includes detailed directions and a clear map.
Booklet from Cirencester Tourist Information Centre. Cirencester Circuit 10 mls.
A ten mile route of linked paths around Cirencester, with several shorter alternatives. Contains detailed directions and sketch maps.
Booklet from Cirencester Tourist Information Centre. Classic Walks in the Cotswolds
A pack of 12 cards describing walks of 4 to 10 mls. Easy to follow directions, clear navigational points of reference, professional cartography, refreshment stops, places to stay & visit. Includes a plastic wallet & neck cord. From local bookshops and TICs.
Pack by post from Goldeneye. Cotswold Lion
Twice yearly newspaper of the Cotswolds AONB Partnership. Includes a programme of guided walks on a variety of themes led by voluntary wardens, covering the whole of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Publication from Cotswolds AONB Partnership, free. Cotswolds & Severn Vale Walking Routes
A pack of 10 leaflets describing walks from 3.5 - 5.75 miles in the borough of Tewkesbury. The waterproof leaflets each have a clear map with directions and points of interest along the route.
Pack from Tewkesbury Tourist Information Centre. Cotswold Water Park Walks
6 Circular walks in the Cotswold Water Park - illustrated leaflet showing routes of 6 easy walks all less than 6miles in distance. Walk 6 is suitable for wheelchair users. Leaflet available from Cirencester Tourist Information Centre, Gateway Information Centre, South Cerney or email info@waterpark.org.
Country Walks around Tetbury
A booklet describing 12 walks ( 1 to 8 miles) around the Cotswold town of Tetbury. Maps, directions and places of interest. Also available by post.
Booklet from Tetbury Tourist Information Centre. Cranham and Sheepscombe 5 4.8 mls.
Circular Cotswold walk including the Painswick Stream & its mills, Saltridge Wood and the villages of Cranham and Sheepscombe.
Leaflet from Stroud Tourist Information Centre. Duntisbourne Abbots to Cirencester 5 mls.
A booklet describing a delightful walk down the Duntisbourne valley to Cirencester via Stratton. Contains clear instructions and sketch maps.
Leaflet from Cirencester Tourist Information Centre. Dursley Woods and Downham Hill 27 5.9 mls.
Circular walk from Dursley to the Cotswold scarp taking in the town centre and Dursley Woodlands. The walk is varied and takes in both sides of the Uley valley.
Leaflet from Stroud Tourist Information Centre. Eastington to Nailsworth 2 6.5 mls.
A level and peaceful walk along the disused railway with industrial history and wildlife interests.
Leaflet from Stroud Tourist Information Centre. Exploring Painswick 1.5 mls.
A short walk around Painswick noting all points of interest.
Leaflet from Painswick Library. Fairford - Some Country Walks
A leaflet published by the Ernest Cook Trust showing a series of pleasant, inter-connecting walks based on the Fairford Estate. These include the charming town, the River Coln and some nearby villages.
Leaflet from Cirencester Tourist Information Centre. Fairford Town Guide
A guide to the ancient Cotswold town of Fairford containing details of a walk around the town. Clear map, photos and plenty of information about places of interest.
Guide from Cirencester Tourist Information Centre, free. Family & Pub Walks in the Cotswolds
Pack of 12 cards describing 20 walks of 1.5 to 7 mls. Easy to follow directions, clear navigational points of reference, professional cartography, refreshment stops, places to stay & visit. Plastic wallet & neck cord included. From local bookshops and TICs.
Pack by post from Goldeneye. Gilletts Nature Trail 0.5 mls.
A short trail around Hayles Fruit Farm looking at the wildlife interest including a badger's set, orchards and a lake.
Leaflet From Hayles Fruit Farm, near. Winchcombe, . Guided Walks around Cirencester
75 minute guided walking tour around Cirencester looking at the architectural & historical points of interest. Starting from the Parish Church at 3pm on Sundays & B/H Mondays, from May to September. Other times by arrangement.
Information from Cirencester Tourist Information Centre. Haresfield and Harescombe 6 7 mls.
A circular walk from the Severn Vale up the Cotswold scarp taking in the villages of Haresfield & Harescombe. This is a good walk with fine views but can be very steep in places. Includes a shorter version avoiding the steeper section.
Leaflet from Stroud Tourist Information Centre. Haresfield Beacon and Standish Wood 8 3.7 mls.
A circular walk up & down the Cotswold scarp including woodland & fine views over the Severn Vale.
Leaflet from Stroud Tourist Information Centre. Heart of England Way 100 mls.
A long distance footpath linking the Cotswold Way with the Staffordshire Way. The way marked path travels from Milford via Lichfield, Henley-in-Arden, Alcester & Chipping Campden to Bourton-on-the-Water where it joins the Oxfordshire Way.
Guidebook from Heart of England Way Association. Lechlade on Thames
A leaflet describing 2 short walks around Lechlade - the Seven Stiles Stroll and the Three Counties Walk. The leaflet has a map, directions and notes on places of interest.
Leaflet from Cirencester Tourist Information Centre, free. Leckhampton Walk 8.5 mls.
Way marked, circular Cotswold walk from Crickley Hill Country Park through Coberley and Hartley Bottom onto the Cotswold scarp at Leckhampton Hill. Descriptive booklet with OS based map.
Leaflet from Crickley Hill Country Park. Ledgemore, Longtree and Barton End 29 7.8 mls.
A circular Cotswold walk from Nailsworth including Ledgemore Bottom, Longtree Bottom and Chavenage Green. In winter parts can be wet & muddy but there is a wonderful feeling of being in touch with wildlife.
Leaflet from Stroud Tourist Information Centre. Mill Walk 1 2 mls.
A walk from the Heritage Centre at Wotton-under-Edge to see the remains of buildings which were once part of the local woollen industry. The leaflet has a map and short historical notes.
Leaflet from Wotton-under-Edge Tourist Information Point. Mill Walk 2 5.2 mls.
A walk from the Heritage Centre at Wotton-under-Edge to Wortley and Kingswood, looking at the remains of buildings which were once part of the local woollen industry. The leaflet has a map and short historical notes.
Leaflet from Wotton-under-Edge Tourist Information Point. Mill Walk 3 7 mls.
A walk from the Heritage Centre at Wotton-under-Edge to Kingswood, Charfield and Huntingford, looking at the remains of buildings which were once part of the local woollen industry. The leaflet has a map and short historical notes.
Leaflet from Wotton-under-Edge Tourist Information Point. Millennium Trail
A 32 page booklet describing a town walk around Wotton-under-Edge. Bronze plaques let into the pavement mark 20 places of interest in the town and the booklet gives information about these points, along with a map. The walk takes about 1 1/2 hours.
Booklet from Wotton-under-Edge Tourist Information Point. Minchinhampton and Hyde 15 3.8 mls.
A circular walk down & up the side of Minchinhampton Common to the Thames/Severn Canal, including Besbury & Hyde Commons and the town of Minchinhampton. May be split into two shorter circular walks.
Leaflet from Stroud Tourist Information Centre. Minchinhampton, Amberley and Box 14 4.7 mls.
Circular walk around Minchinhampton Common including the villages of Minchinhampton, Amberley and Box. A good autumn and winter walk.
Leaflet from Stroud Tourist Information Centre. Miserden 35 8 mls.
A circular Cotswold walk including Miserden, The Camp, woodland, & the River Frome. The walk takes you through some very secluded valleys which are idyllic sun traps on fine days but can be very muddy if wet.
Leaflet from Stroud Tourist Information Centre. Monarch's Way 210 mls.
A long distance walk following the escape route of King Charles II after his defeat at the battle of Worcester in 1651, across the Cotswolds to the south coast. Book 2 covers the stretch between Stratford & Charmouth.
Book from Meridian Books. Newmarket, Lutheridge and Horsley 28 4.6 mls.
Circular walk around the Nailsworth Valleys including Nailsworth town, High Wood, Downend and Harley Wood. The walk is reasonably demanding with several sharp climbs through beautiful countryside.
Leaflet from Stroud Tourist Information Centre. North Cotswold Walkcards
12 weatherproof walkcards with a specially designed adjustable neck-cord for exploring the Cotswolds north of Cheltenham-Cirencester. Easy-to-follow colour maps with highlighted route, clear walking instructions & places of interest.
Pack by post from Reardon Publishing. North Nibley & Westridge 44 6.8 mls.
A circular Cotswold walk from Wotton-under-Edge to North Nibley passing Tyndale's Monument and Brackenbury Ditch hill fort. The walk is of varied interest, with lowland meadows and wooded hills.
Leaflet from Stroud Tourist Information Centre. Nympsfield and Owlpen 33 6.2 mls.
Circular Cotswold walk from Nympsfield including woodland, views and Owlpen Manor.
Leaflet from Stroud Tourist Information Centre. Oxfordshire Way: a Walker's Guide 65 mls.
A medium distance path which runs from Bourton-on-the-Water in the Cotswolds, across rural Oxfordshire to Henley-on-Thames. The Walker's Guide divides the Way into 16 walks with descriptions, maps, drawings, photographs & notes on places of interest.
Guide from Cotswold Tourist Information Centre. Painswick and Slad 36 6.5 mls.
A circular Cotswold walk from Painswick including Laurie Lee's village of Slad.
Leaflet from Stroud Tourist Information Centre. Randwick, Whiteshill and Pitchcombe 10 4.5 mls.
A circular upland walk around the Cotswold scarp including Randwick village and Standish Wood. Visiting two Cotswold valleys, this is a fairly demanding walk with one very long climb.
Leaflet from Stroud Tourist Information Centre. Robinswood Hill Country Park Woodland Trail 2 mls.
A circular walk around Robinswood Hill looking at the woodlands and their associated wildlife.
Leaflet from Gloucester Tourist Information Centre. Rodborough and Kingscourt 16 3.7 mls.
A circular walk from Stroud up & down Rodborough Common taking in the Thames/ Severn Canal. The walk gives visitors a good insight into the Stroud area with small villages, open hill tops, views and industrial heritage by way of the canal & River Frome.
Leaflet from Stroud Tourist Information Centre. Selsley and Woodchester 12 3.6 mls.
A circular upland walk including Selsley Common and the churches of Selsley and Woodchester. An invigorating walk with steep ascents and descents with delightful views of the Stroud Valleys.
Leaflet from Stroud Tourist Information Centre. Sherborne Park Estate Walks
A leaflet showing three walks (1/2 hr, 1 hr & 2 hrs) around this working country estate owned by the National Trust. The walks are way marked and the leaflet points out features along the way.
Leaflet from Ewepen Car Park, Sherborne Park Estate, free. Snowdrop Walk 8.5 mls.
A circular walk starting at the Heritage Centre at Wotton-under-Edge and going through Wortley and the Ozleworth valley to Tiley Bottom and Coombe. Snowdrops can be seen along the route from late January to February.
Leaflet from Wotton-under-Edge Tourist Information Point. South Cotswold Walkcards
12 weatherproof walkcards with a specially designed adjustable neck-cord for exploring the Cotswolds between Cheltenham & Bath. Easy-to-follow colour maps with highlighted route, clear walking instructions & places of interest.
Pack by post from Reardon Publishing. St. Kenelm's Way 55 mls.
A walk of 55 mls from Clent (Worcestershire) to Cotswold, through Saxon Mercia. The route traces the legend of the murder of the boy prince Kenelm, grandson of the famous Offa, while hunting in the Clent Hills from the royal palace at Winchcombe. Stinchcombe and Stancombe 25 5.4 mls.
A circular walk from Dursley around the Cotswold scarp to include Stinchcombe church.
Leaflet from Stroud Tourist Information Centre. Stroudwater Canal & Thames and Severn Canal 16 mls.
Towpath Map
Clear, full colour, large scale map (5 inches/mile) of the historic canals from Framilode to Sapperton. Includes a history, access points, connecting walkways, photographs, details on sites of interest, pubs & restaurants.
Map from Stroud Tourist Information Centre. Thames & Severn Canal, Daneway to 11.2 mls.
Stonehouse 1
A level walk alongside the disused canal with many points of interest including mills, locks, wildlife & water life.
Leaflet from Stroud Tourist Information Centre. The Cheltenham Circular Footpath 26 mls.
A way marked, circular walk of about 26 miles which completely encircles Cheltenham. The walk was devised by Cheltenham Borough Council, the Ramblers' Association & the Cotswold Voluntary Wardens.
Booklet from Cheltenham Tourist Information Centre. The Complete Collection of Cotswold Walks
Pack of 24 cards describing walks of 1.5 to 10 mls. Easy to follow directions, clear navigational points of reference, professional cartography, refreshment stops, places to stay & visit. Plastic wallet & neck cord included. From local bookshops and TICs.
Pack by post from Goldeneye. The Cotswold Canals Walk 50 mls.
The walk follows the line of the old Stroudwater and Thames & Severn Canals, from the River Severn to the Thames at Lechlade. Partly along the towpath past scenes of industrial archaeology and partly on field paths through pastoral countryside.
Guide book Countryside Matters. The Cotswold Link 21 mls.
A route between Chipping Campden and Banbury to create a 207 circular route across the Cotswolds utilising the Cross-Cotswold Pathway and the Cotswold Way.
Guidebook from Macmillan Way Association. The Cotswold Ring
A circular route on the Cotswolds to the north-east of Cheltenham designed by local author Christopher Knowles.
Guide from Reardon Publishing. The Cotswold Way 100 mls.
A walkers guide by Mark Richards to this long distance footpath from Chipping Campden to Bath. The guide describes the route and points out the history behind what is seen. The detailed maps show the present route and the 1996/7 planned official changes.
Guide from Reardon Publishing. The Cotswold Way Handbook 100 mls.
A brief description of the route of the 100 mile Cotswold Way, plus an accommodation list and walking schedules. Published and updated by the Gloucester Area of the Ramblers' Association.
Handbook from Reardon Publishing. The Cotswold Way Route Map 100 mls.
The map includes information for advance planning with useful contact telephone numbers. Many interesting landmarks along the route are shown. Details of how the route evolved and the impending
official status as a national trail are provided.
Book from Reardon Publishing. The Cross-Cotswold Pathway 86 mls.
The route from Banbury to Bath across some of the finest parts of the Cotswolds is based largely on sections of the Macmillan Way. It may be combined with the Cotswold Way & the Cotswold Link to form the Cotswold Round, a 207 mile circular route.
Guidebook from Macmillan Way Association. The Donnington Way 62 mls.
A route in the east Cotswolds linking all the "real ale" Donnington Inns in one long walk (which can be broken down into several shorter walks). The guide has maps & instructions, photographs & drawings and accommodation & refreshments information.
Guide from Reardon Publishing. The Family Trail 0.5 mls.
A very short trail at Crickley Hill Country Park which may be passable in good weather in a wheelchair or with a pushchair. Looks at limestone, archaeology, woodlands & nature conservation.
Leaflet from Crickley Hill Country Park. The Gloucestershire Way 100 mls.
A memorable walk through the diverse areas of the Forest of Dean, Severn Vale and Cotswold, with a theme of "Forest and Vale and high blue hill" from "A Song of Gloucestershire" by Will Harvey.
Guide Book from Countryside Matters. The Hill Fort Trail 0.7 mls.
A short trail (less than a mile long) looking at the archaeological importance of Crickley Hill Country Park. There were settlements during the Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age & post-Roman periods.
Leaflet from Crickley Hill Country Park. The Macmillan Way 290 mls.
A long distance walk through rolling English countryside from Boston in Lincolnshire to Abbotsbury in Dorset, crossing the Cotswolds via Adlestrop, Lower Slaughter, Cold Aston, Turkdean, Chedworth, Sapperton, Tarlton, Cherington, Avening & Westonbirt.
Guidebook from Macmillan Way Association. The Park Trail 1.4 mls.
A trail around Crickley Hill Country Park looking at many different aspects including woodland, grazing, limestone and the Cotswold scarp as well as giving a chance to enjoy the panoramic views.
Leaflet from Crickley Hill Country Park. The Scarp Trail 0.7 mls.
A short trail (less than a mile long) looking at the points of geological interest at Crickley Hill Country park. Includes Cotswold limestone, quarrying, fossils and lime-burning.
Leaflet from Crickley Hill Country Park. The Scrubbs Trail 0.7 mls
A short nature trail around Crickley Hill Country Park to help you enjoy its ecology. Includes notes on woodlands, birds, fungi, coppice, flowers and butterflies.
Leaflet from Crickley Hill Country Park. The Thames & Severn Way 36 mls.
A walk along the old towpath of the Stroudwater & the Thames/Severn Canals from the River Severn at Framilode to the River Thames at Inglesham. The walk is described in "A Guide to the Cotswold Canals" that also contains photos & historical notes.
Booklet from Cotswold Canals Trust. The Wysis Way 55 mls
The Wysis Way runs for 55 miles from the River Wye at Monmouth to the source of the Thames (the Roman Isis) high in the Cotswold hills. The walk also links two National Trails, the Offa's Dyke Path and the Thames Path.
Guide Book from Countryside Matters. Thrupp and Lypiatt 40 5.2 mls.
Circular walk from Stroud around some of the smaller & steeper Stroud Valleys to Lypiatt, taking in the Thames/ Severn Canal and Cotswold views. There are many steep ascents and descents and should not be undertaken by those who are not sure-footed.
Leaflet from Stroud Tourist Information Centre. Uley 34 6.2 mls.
Circular Cotswold walk from Uley including woodland and views. A rewarding walk for the stout-hearted.
Leaflet from Stroud Tourist Information Centre. Upton St. Leonards and Prinknash 4 5.9 mls.
A circular walk from the Severn Vale up the Cotswold scarp. Includes Upton St. Leonards church & village, Prinknash Abbey & Park, Popes Wood and Cud Hill.
Leaflet from Stroud Tourist Information Centre. Wildlife Events
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust hold a series of guided walks and wildlife events to which members of the public are welcome. Most are based on their nature reserves and have many different wildlife themes. A free leaflet is available, please enclose SAE.
Leaflet from Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, free. Winchcombe Heritage 1 mls.
A short walk around the lovely old town of Winchcombe. The leaflet has a map and describes places of interest along the route.
Leaflet from Winchcombe Tourist Information Centre. Winchcombe Walks
Leaflet describing three walks around Winchcombe of 2, 5 & 7 miles. The walks take in Sudeley Castle, the Salt Way and 2, 5 & 7 miles. The walks take in Sudeley Castle, the Salt Way and Belas Knap long barrow.
Leaflet from Winchcombe Tourist Information Centre. Wortley 43 4.4 mls.
A circular walk from Wotton-under-Edge to Wortley which takes in the edge of the Cotswold escarpment before following a small meandering stream.
Leaflet from Stroud Tourist Information Centre. Wotton-under-Edge 41 5.5 mls.
A circular Cotswold walk from Wotton-under-Edge to Waterley Bottom & back, taking in a great deal of very pretty and hilly countryside.
Leaflet from Stroud Tourist Information Centre. Wotton-under-Edge and Kingswood 42 4.7 mls.
The walk descends gently from Wotton-under-Edge to explore the softly undulating countryside of the vale, and taking in the Abbey Gatehouse at Kingswood, before gently rising once more back to Wotton-under-Edge.
Leaflet from Stroud Tourist Information Centre. Wotton-under-Edge Town Trail 1.3 mls.
A leaflet describing a circular walk around the South Cotswold town of Wotton-under-Edge. It contains a map and notes about places of interest.
Leaflet from Wotton-under-Edge Tourist Information Point. Tourist Information Centres Cotswolds AONB Partnership
The Old Police Station
Cotswold Heritage Centre
Northleach
Gloucestershire
GL54 3JH
Tel. 01451 862000 Cotswold Canals Trust
44 Black Jack Street
Cirencester
Gloucestershire
GL7 2AA
Tel. 01285 643440 Countryside Matters
15 Orchard Road
Alderton
Tewkesbury
Gloucestershire
GL20 8NS Crickley Hill Country Park
Birdlip
Gloucestershire
GL4 8JY
Tel. 01452 863170 Gloucester Area R.A.
12 Shepherds Way
Northleach
Gloucestershire
GL54 3ED Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Dulverton Building
Robinswood Hill Country Park
Gloucester
GL4 6SX
Tel. 01452 383333 Goldeneye
PO Box 5
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL52 6XQ
Tel. 01242 575943 Hayles Fruit Farm
Winchcombe
Nr. Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL54 5PB
Tel. 01242 602123 Heart of England Way Association
20 Throckmorton Avenue
Alcester
Warwickshire
B49 6QA
Tel. 01789 762846 Meridian Books
40 Hadzor Road
Oldbury
Warley
West Midlands
B68 9LA
Tel. 021 429 4397 Oxfordshire County Council
County Libraries Headquarters
Countryside Section
Holton
Oxford
OX9 1QQ Reardon Publishing
56 Upper Norwood Street
Leckhampton
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL53 0DU
Tel. 01242 231800 South Gloucestershire Council
Planning Department
Council Offices
Castle Street
Thornbury
Bristol
BS35 1HF
Tel. 01454 868004 Macmillan Way Association
St. Mary's Barn
Pillerton Priors
Warwick
CV35 0PG
Tel. 01789 740852
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