Guided routes

Tuesday, 18th March, 2025

Walking the Ways 1 (of 5)

The first of five circular walks during 2025 exploring the Wardens' and Windrush Ways, which run between Winchcombe and Bourton on the Water, and the landscape and villages they pass through.

Bourton-on-the-water

Length

8.5 miles

Duration

5 to 5.5 hours

Difficulty

Moderate

Tuesday, 18th March, 2025

Kilkenny Views (we hope)

Starting in public car park (free) we go past St Paul's Epistle, descend to Foxcote, make our way to Shill Hill and back across the escarpment (hopefully with views!)

Cheltenham

Length

5.5 miles

Duration

3 to 3.5 hours

Difficulty

Moderate

Tuesday, 18th March, 2025

Box Tramp

A walk around the footpaths of Box parish. Bring a drink and mid-morning snack. Parking at Box Parish Recreation Ground car park SN13 8NT. This walk is also accessible by bus from Bath, Corsham, Chippenham (31/X231) and Bath, Devizes and Melksham (273).

Bath

Length

5 miles

Duration

3 to 3.5 hours

Difficulty

Moderate

Thursday, 20th March, 2025

Weston Park Way

With mostly grassy fields, a gated road, and a hill with terrific views, this should be a very enjoyable walk. Please wear good footwear and bring refreshments. The village hall welcomes £1 donation for car parking.

Banbury

Length

5.5 miles

Duration

3 to 3.5 hours

Difficulty

Moderate

Mobility aid rating

Stile free

Thursday, 20th March, 2025

Third Thursday Walk - Hills and Hillforts

Every month, the Voluntary Cotswold Wardens offer a two-hour walk on the third Thursday starting at 10.30am from a café or pub, where there is an optional opportunity for refreshment at the end of the walk. Come and enjoy the glorious Cotswolds National Landscape with us every month!

Dursley

Length

5 miles

Duration

2 to 2.5 hours

Difficulty

Moderate

Tuesday, 25th March, 2025

A Short Walk along a Long Distance

Broadway

Length

6.5 miles

Duration

3.5 to 4 hours

Difficulty

Moderate

Wednesday, 26th March, 2025

Lansdown, two less well-known Bath crescents and the Charlcombe valley

Bath

Length

6 miles

Duration

3.5 to 3.75 hours

Difficulty

Moderate

Wednesday, 26th March, 2025

Looking for a view, a church, and a Trig point

Dursley

Length

5 miles

Duration

3.5 to 3 hours

Difficulty

Moderate

Wednesday, 26th March, 2025

Lakes and Manor

Dursley

Length

8.0 miles

Duration

4.5 hours

Wednesday, 26th March, 2025

Lansdown, two less well-known Bath crescents and the Charlcombe valley

Bath

Length

6 miles

Duration

3.75 to 3.5 hours

Difficulty

Moderate

Friday, 28th March, 2025

Women, Toil and Trouble

A varied circular walk which takes us uphill into a shaded woodland then a long lane walk with open skies and lovely views across to Leafield and Ascott. Please bring refreshments for a mid-walk break. Has one steep ascent hence the moderate rating.

Burford

Length

6.5 miles

Duration

3.5 to 4 hours

Difficulty

Moderate

Friday, 28th March, 2025

Paradise Regained

Cheltenham

Length

9 miles

Duration

4 to 4.5 hours

Difficulty

Strenuous