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
Looking for a view, a church, and a Trig point
Dursley
- Length
- 5 miles
- Difficulty
- Moderate
SHORTER AND STEADIER - Miserden
Cheltenham
- Length
- 3 miles
- Difficulty
- Easy
A Chedworth Round - following a stream and the King's steps
Bourton-on-the-water
- Length
- 5.5 miles
- Difficulty
- Moderate
SHORTER AND STEADIER - Winstone
Cheltenham
- Length
- 3 miles
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Paradise Regained
Cheltenham
- Length
- 9 miles
- Difficulty
- Strenuous
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
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
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
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
There may be bluebells
From Cripplegate car park the walk follows the Cotswold way along the ridge to Bunkers Bank with views over the Severn Estuary. From Haresfield Beacon the walk descends to Standish and then rejoins the Cotswold way near Randwick.
Cheltenham
- Length
- 5 miles
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Shorter and Steadier 2025-1 Cleeve Common
The walk starts from the Wardens’ Wood car park to the masts, retuning via West Down. Parts of the walk are likely to be muddy.
Broadway
- Length
- 3.5 miles
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Mobility aid rating
- Stile free
All roads lead to Rome
A circular walk starting at Chedworth Roman Villa and walking to the village of Chedworth and back.
Burford
- Length
- 5.5 miles
- Difficulty
- Moderate