Guided routes

Friday, 21st February, 2025

Quintessential Cotswolds

Starting in the pretty village of Quenington, away from the tourist crowds, this walk takes us through Coln St Aldwyns and along the river Coln to beautiful Bibury and back again.

Burford

Length

9 miles

Duration

5 to 5.5 hours

Difficulty

Easy

Saturday, 22nd February, 2025

Naked woodland: Identifying trees in winter

A leisurely walk looking at trees in wintertime; how can we identify these when there are no leaves to provide clues? What are the signs and signals we need to observe? An identification sheet will be given to walkers to take away. Families will be very welcome.

Bath

Length

2 miles

Duration

2 to 2.5 hours

Difficulty

Easy

Wednesday, 26th February, 2025

A Folly, picturesque Churches and a bloody Battle

A walk along footpaths north of Bath starting at Lansdown cemetery and William Beckford’s tower. Continuing to the picturesque churches in Woolley and Langridge before returning on a section of the Cotswold Way passing a trail for the Battle of Lansdown. Please bring refreshments and a packed lunch

Bath

Length

6.5 miles

Duration

3.5 to 4 hours

Difficulty

Moderate

Wednesday, 26th February, 2025

Woodland Owls

We descend through woodland to secluded Owlpen church & manor. On to Uley and a steep ascent to follow the path around Uley Bury. We join the Cotswold Way, climbing to Coaley Peak viewpoint followed by a short walk back to Nympsfield. Please bring a packed lunch.

Dursley

Length

6.5 miles

Duration

4 to 4.5 hours

Difficulty

Strenuous

Wednesday, 26th February, 2025

Winstone in Winter

Walk from Winstone to Miserden following much of the Parish boundary. Farmland, parkland and woods.

Cheltenham

Length

5 miles

Duration

3 to 3.5 hours

Difficulty

Moderate

Thursday, 27th February, 2025

Blenheim for Free

A circular walk around Blenheim with a detour into Woodstock for a refreshment break, bring your own or buy there. Although we use the Public Rights of Way, we still get stunning views of the house and grounds plus have a close shave with a film star.

Witney

Length

5.5 miles

Duration

3.5 to 4 hours

Difficulty

Easy

Monday, 3rd March, 2025

Coffee Morning Walk, 'Harbingers of Spring'

Meet at 10:00 for coffee. The walk, which starts at 10:30, takes us first to Silver St. then to the impressive 13th century tithe barn at Frocester Court. With luck there will be new born lambs to see. There is a good pub in the village for lunch after the walk, if required.

Dursley

Length

5.5 miles

Duration

3.5 to 4 hours

Difficulty

Easy

Tuesday, 4th March, 2025

Upland walk around the source of the River Coln

An upland walk from Wardens’ Wood around the headwaters of the river Coln and includes the villages of Sevenhampton and Brockhampton.

Cheltenham

Length

5.5 miles

Duration

3 to 3.5 hours

Difficulty

Moderate

Tuesday, 4th March, 2025

Stow Swell Battlefield

From the historic end point of the Battle of Stow, down through Swell where we are reminded of another war, back up to the battlefield memorial. Please bring a drink/snack.

Bourton-on-the-water

Length

5.5 miles

Duration

3 to 3.5 hours

Difficulty

Moderate

Tuesday, 4th March, 2025

Colerne Tuesday Tramp

A walk around the various footpaths of Colerne Parish. Bring a mid-morning munchie. Park at the pub or the adjacent Constitutional Club.

Bath

Length

5 miles

Duration

3 to 3.5 hours

Difficulty

Moderate

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

Duration

2 to 2.5 hours

Difficulty

Easy

Mobility aid rating

Stile free

Wednesday, 12th March, 2025

Coates/Hailey Wood

Cirencester

Length

5.5 miles

Duration

3 to 3.5 hours

Difficulty

Moderate