Self-guided routes

Self-guided routes offer a more independent way of exploring the Cotswolds countryside and landscape, and there are thousands of miles of pathway in the Cotswolds, just waiting to be explored.

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Circular walk to St Catherine’s Valley (Cotswold Gateway Marshfield Walk 3)

A circular walk of 4-5 hours from Marsfield using part of the Limestone Link with extensive views to the south. Possible muddy stretches.

Marshfield

Length
7.5 miles
Duration
4 to 4.5 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
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Woodchester Mansion and woodland walk - Miles without Stiles

Stroud

Length
3.75 miles
Duration
2 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Mobility aid rating
Stile free
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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.

Winchcombe

Length
8.25 miles
Duration
3 to 4 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
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Winchcombe to the source of the River Isbourne (Cotswold Gateway Winchcombe Walk 4) - Circular Walk

A circular walk from Winchcombe up to the source of the Isbourne. A steady climb to beyond Dryfield Farm then gently downhill with the river.

Broadway

Length
6 miles
Duration
3 to 4 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
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Wildlife & Waterways (Bathscape Walk 1)

A route suitable for pushchairs and motorised wheelchairs taking in the green and blue spaces of West Bath.

Bath

Length
3 miles
Duration
1.5 to 2 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Mobility aid rating
Pushchair friendly
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Westonbirt Arboretum - Walks with Stiles

Tetbury

Length
4.75 miles
Duration
2 hours
Difficulty
Easy
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West of Bath Circular (Bathscape Walk 5)

A mostly flat route along the River Avon tow path into the city centre.

Bath

Length
7 miles
Duration
3.5 to 4.5 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
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Upper Swainswick Circular (Timsbury Walk 8)

Bath

Length
8.5 miles
Duration
4 to 4.5 hours
Difficulty
Strenuous
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The Magic of the Rollright Stones - Walks with Stiles

Banbury

Length
5.25 miles
Duration
3 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Mobility aid rating
Stile free
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The Leckhampton Loop - Cotswold Way Circular Walk

Cheltenham

Length
4.5 miles
Duration
2.5 to 3 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Mobility aid rating
Stile free
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Thames Path & the Source of the River Thames (Cirencester Ramblers Walks around Cirencester 6)

Cirencester

Length
9.5 miles
Duration
2 to 3 hours
Difficulty
Strenuous
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Tetbury circular via Ashley (Cotswold Gateway)

This walk begins from the public car park at Tetbury Goods Shed Arts Centre at the bottom of Chipping Street.

Tetbury

Length
6.5 miles
Duration
3 to 3.5 hours
Difficulty
Easy
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