Winchcombe: Scamper up the scarp - Walks with Stiles
Enjoy lovely countryside views of the Cotswolds National Landscape, including Winchcombe Town, Sudeley valley, orchards of Hayles Fruitfarm, the Vale of Evesham with the Malvern Hills in the distance and the ruins of Hailes Abbey.
St. Faith’s Church, Farmcote: The original building was Saxon, the only remains of the early church are SaxoNorman nave and remains of a doorway. The pulpit is Late 17th C.
Farmcote Herb Garden: Specialist herb garden growing a wide variety of herbs and chilli peppers.
Hailes Abbey: A Cistercian abbey founded in 1246. The abbey was one of the last religious institutions to acquiesce following the Dissolution Act of 1536.
Hailes Church: Church with medieval wall-paintings. Hayles Fruit Farm: Commercial orchard, farm shop and tea rooms.
This route has been delivered in partnership with Winchcombe Welcomes Walkers www.winchcombewelcomeswalkers.com
May be rough underfoot and ascents and descents may be steep
Info Suitability
Mobility scooter
These routes are more likely to be suitable for standard mobility scooters (not all-terrain models). They may feature flatter or smoother terrain.
Pushchair friendly
These routes are more likely to be suitable for prams or pushchairs. They may feature flatter or smoother terrain.
Stile free
These routes do not have stiles. Please note that they may have kissing gates or footbridges, and/or steep, narrow or muddy sections.
Trampers
These routes are more likely to be suitable for all-terrain mobility scooters. Please ensure you have plenty of battery and are well prepared for any routes.
Wheelchair friendly
These routes are more likely to be suitable for standard wheelchairs (not all-terrain models). They may feature flatter or smoother terrain.
