The historic wool town of Painswick, known as ‘The Queen of the Cotswolds’, is one of the finest and best-preserved Cotswold settlements, nestling quietly in the hills and surrounded by some of the Cotswolds’ most delightful countryside. Painswick is at the mid-point of the Cotswold Way and surrounded by marvellous walking country. The world famous Rococo Gardens, Painswick Beacon, church of St. Mary (sitting amongst 99 yew trees) are all within easy access. Award winning hotels and inns and some specialist craft and antique shops are all situated in the centre of the village.
There are 12 routes to explore the Cotswolds from Painswick
Thursday, 15th May, 2025
Bisley God ‘elp Us
Cheltenham
- Length
- 6.25 miles
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Tuesday, 1st July, 2025
Across the wolds – a Withington to Foxcote round
Bourton-on-the-water
- Length
- 7 miles
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Tuesday, 10th June, 2025
Wildflowers and Woodlands
Cheltenham
- Length
- 6.5 miles
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Wednesday, 26th March, 2025
Looking for a view, a church, and a Trig point
Dursley
- Length
- 5 miles
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Friday, 2nd May, 2025
SHORTER AND STEADIER - Miserden
Cheltenham
- Length
- 3 miles
- Difficulty
- Easy
Tuesday, 29th April, 2025
A Chedworth Round - following a stream and the King's steps
Bourton-on-the-water
- Length
- 5.5 miles
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Friday, 4th April, 2025
SHORTER AND STEADIER - Winstone
Cheltenham
- Length
- 3 miles
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Friday, 28th March, 2025
Paradise Regained
Cheltenham
- Length
- 9 miles
- Difficulty
- Strenuous
Tuesday, 14th January, 2025
LAND WALKING FOR THE WINTER – Elkstone - On Safari (?)
We are offering another chance to escape the worst of the mud. Come on a walk along some beautiful country lanes to another of our lovely Cotswold villages.
Cheltenham
- Length
- 5 miles
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Mobility aid rating
- Stile free
Tuesday, 7th January, 2025
A Withington wander – river, rail and runway
Join me on a favorite walk around Withington that takes in part of the River Coln trail, glorious woodlands great for wildlife, classic Cotswold views and some WW2 history.
Cheltenham
- Length
- 6 miles
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Tuesday, 4th February, 2025
LANE WALKING FOR THE WINTER - Withington
Another chance to escape the worst of the mud with great views and pretty villages. (unless it’s foggy)
Cheltenham
- Length
- 5.5 miles
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Mobility aid rating
- Stile free
Friday, 7th March, 2025
Shorter and Steadier at Crickley Hill
Another of our quarterly walks around Crickley Hill Country Park, taking in the magnificent views and searching out the wildlife.
Cheltenham
- Length
- 3 miles
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Mobility aid rating
- Stile free