Guided routes

Our Cotswold Voluntary Wardens offer free guided walks across the Cotswolds National Landscape all year round, and they look forward to meeting you. These walks are an interesting and sociable way of exploring the scenic Cotswold countryside and landscape.

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Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

Sodbury Stroll

A regular, monthly, walk on the second Tuesday of each month starting from Old Sodbury Church.

Length 5.5 miles
Duration 3.5 hours
Difficulty May be steep slopes, moderate fitness
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Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

Frampton, Oakridge and The Holy Brook

A Springtime stroll through pastures, woods and Cotswold villages, taking in Frampton Mansell, Bakers Mill, Oakridge Lynch and the Holy Brook, with a pub at the end.

Length 5.5 miles
Duration 3 hours
Difficulty Unsurfaced paths, basic fitness
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Thursday, 12th March, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

Ascott Nine-Miler

A walk from Ascott-under-Wychwood affording excellent views, with some good local stories along the way.

Length 9 miles
Duration 4.5 hours
Difficulty May be steep slopes, moderate fitness
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Thursday, 12th March, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

CNL 60 - An Ecclesiastical Meander from Abbey to Church

Starting at the site of Winchcombe Abbey, we walk across fields to the isolated gem of Charlton Abbots church, former outpost of the Abbey. The return route down the lovely Sudeley valley provides extensive views over Winchcombe and beyond.

Length 6 miles
Duration 3 hours
Difficulty May be steep slopes, moderate fitness
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Friday, 13th March, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

Shorter and Steadier 2026-3 CRICKLEY HILL

Another of our quarterly walks around Crickley Hill Country Park, taking in the magnificent views and searching out the flora and fauna.

Length 3 miles
Duration 2 hours
Difficulty Easy access
Mobility aid rating Stile free
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Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

A circular walk around the Coln Valley centered on Bibury; described by William Morris as the most beautiful village in England. A Spring visit to beat the crowds!

It was probably the weavers’ cottages of Arlington Row that caught the eye of our famous arts and crafts champion or maybe it was the trout filled River Coln utilised to create Rack Isle where wool once was hung out to dry. Whatever, the attraction was so great that Henry Ford tried to whisk the whole place back to his American museum. Fortunately for us he failed.

Length 6.5 miles
Duration 3 hours
Difficulty May be steep slopes, moderate fitness
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Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

Box Tramp

A regular, monthly, walk around the footpaths of Box parish. Please 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).

Length 5 miles
Duration 3 to 3.5 hours
Difficulty May be steep slopes, moderate fitness
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Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

Map Skills for Beginners

This session is ideal for anyone who would like to learn more about using maps in the countryside for navigation, planning walks and activities outdoors.

Length 2.0 miles
Duration 6 hours
Difficulty Unsurfaced paths, basic fitness
Mobility aid rating Stile free
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Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

CNL60 - Geology

Churchill is tucked away in the far west of Oxfordshire. The village was home to two people who left their mark in very different ways. A lovely interesting walk, the far reaching views a bonus.

Length 04.5 miles
Duration 2 hours
Difficulty Unsurfaced paths, basic fitness
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Thursday, 19th March, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

CNL 60 Around Brailes Hill

An easy walk with one main incline affording great views around this quintessential English landscape.

Length 5 miles
Duration 2.5 hours
Difficulty Unsurfaced paths, basic fitness
Mobility aid rating Stile free
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Saturday, 21st March, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

A Link and some Downs

A walk along the Limestone Link to Charmy Down before dropping down into the valley; a climb to Marshfield before returning to Cold Ashton.

Length 10 miles
Duration 5.5 hours
Difficulty Uneven, steep slopes, good fitness
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Wednesday, 25th March, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

Three Manors and a Racecourse

Across the original Cheltenham Race Course to the top of the Scarp, down to Foxcote before a return to the start. Mostly rough grassland and country tracks.

Length 5.5 miles
Duration 3 hours
Difficulty May be steep slopes, moderate fitness
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