Dursley

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… Read More

Photo by Barbara Brocklesby.

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

Wednesday, 2nd September, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

North Nibley: Into Waterley Bottom

Length 6 miles
Difficulty May be steep slopes, moderate fitness
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Tuesday, 11th August, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

Stinchcombe to Stancombe scenic circuit

Length 4.5 miles
Difficulty May be steep slopes, moderate fitness
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Thursday, 2nd July, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

CNL60:LASBOROUGH AND OZLEWORTH-FIVE HOUSES, THREE VALLEYS

Length 8.5 miles
Difficulty May be steep slopes, moderate fitness
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Wednesday, 8th July, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

Dursley: Just two peaks

Length 6 miles
Difficulty May be steep slopes, moderate fitness
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Saturday, 18th July, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

Kingscote to Ozleworth ramble

Length 7.5 miles
Difficulty May be steep slopes, moderate fitness
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Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

Selsley Common Children's Nature Walk

Length 1.5 miles
Difficulty May be steep slopes, moderate fitness
Mobility aid rating Stile free
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Monday, 24th August, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

Beverston: Let's enjoy our Heritage of Castle, House & Cave

Length 5.5 miles
Difficulty Unsurfaced paths, basic fitness
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Monday, 18th May, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

Coffee Morning Walk - Sylvan Glades and a Steep Hill around Kingscote

Length 5.5 miles
Difficulty May be steep slopes, moderate fitness
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Tuesday, 12th May, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

The 3 'V's of Woodchester plus a section of the Cotswold Way

The Valley, Vineyard and Views of Woodchester Park plus Selsley and Stanley Woods

Length 8.5 miles
Difficulty Uneven, steep slopes, good fitness
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Saturday, 11th April, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

Cam Peak - Bluebells and Vistas

Cam Peak circular walk via Cam Long Down

Length 3.0 miles
Difficulty May be steep slopes, moderate fitness
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Thursday, 19th March, 2026 – Start: 10:30 am

CNL60 - Uley: Third Thursday Walk - Weaving Around Uley

A two hour walk exploring the environs of Uley and its key role in the local woollen industry.

Length 5.0 miles
Difficulty May be steep slopes, moderate fitness
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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
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