Dursley is an old market town in the heart of the Cotswold hills, with its 18th-century market hall, raised on pillars like stilts. Dursley was once a hub of the cloth-making industry that supported so many Cotswold villages and there are many older houses that stand as a testament to Dursley’s former prosperity.
There are 12 routes to explore the Cotswolds from Dursley
Friday, 27th March, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Avening: Gatcombe View and Secluded Valley
A circular walk across varied landscapes giving glorious views of the Gatcombe Estate and providing the peace of a hidden valley.
| Length | 7.5 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
Thursday, 19th February, 2026 – Start: 10:30 am
Third Thursday Walk - Snowdrops and Aconites
A short walk exploring the lovely woods near the village of Kingscote; snowdrops may still be seen!
| Length | 5.5 miles |
| Difficulty | Easy access |
The leaders have reluctantly decided to cancel this walk in the interests of the safety of walkers and leaders. This is because the pre walk showed conditions underfoot were very poor in places and we have more rain forecast overnight and tomorrow morning. Our apologies; we hope to offer this excellent walk later in the year.
Friday, 13th February, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
CNL60 - Between Two Great Parks - Wotton Circular to Ozleworth and Newark.
A delightful walk from Wotton Under Edge through the secluded Ozleworth valley and Newark and Ozleworth parks, returning via a stretch of the Cotswold Way.
| Length | 7.0 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Frampton, Oakridge and The Holy Brook
| Length | 5.5 miles |
| Difficulty | Unsurfaced paths, basic fitness |
Friday, 24th April, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
NT Woodchester Park – pre-booking required
| Length | 6.5 miles |
| Difficulty | Easy access |
| Mobility aid rating | Pushchair friendly |
The pre walk showed the route is very muddy in places. Based on the weather forecast the walk will still go ahead. However, wellington boots with grip soles are strongly recommended by the leaders. Please check for any update before setting off on Wednesday.
Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Coffee Morning Walk, 'Harbingers of Spring'
A walk taking in a magnificent 13th century tithe barn; hopefully with young lambs.
| Length | 5.5 miles |
| Difficulty | Unsurfaced paths, basic fitness |
NOTE: Following a serious fire, Brimscombe Hill is closed to through traffic, therefore access down Brimscombe Hill from Minchinhampton is not possible – please approach from the A429 as described below.
Monday, 29th December, 2025 – Start: 10:00 am
Villages of the Golden Valley
| Length | 8 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
Friday, 2nd January, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
CNL60 - Around Minchinhampton Commons
Join us in celebrating the new year and the 60th anniversary of the Cotswolds AONB on a bracing morning walk across signature Cotswold upland commons.
| Length | 5.0 miles |
| Difficulty | Unsurfaced paths, basic fitness |
| Mobility aid rating | Stile free |
Please note that this is not a coffee morning walk. The walk will still start at 10:30.
Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 – Start: 10:30 am
Charles II Was Here
| Length | 5.5 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
Thursday, 18th September, 2025 – Start: 10:30 am
THIRD THURSDAY WALK – Bottoms Up to Ledgemoor
| Length | 5.0 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
Thursday, 2nd October, 2025 – Start: 10:00 am
A GORILLA IN THE MIST? –The delights of Uley and environs
| Length | 7.5 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 – Start: 10:00 am
Along the Frome Valley and its nature reserves.
| Length | 6 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |