Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 – Start: 9:30 am

Shortwood, Haresfield and Edge

Starting towards the viewpoint and Beacon with views across the Severn Vale towards the Forest of Dean and Wales. We then make our way round to Edge Common unimproved grasslands where orchids and butterflies flourish, we should get views over the Painswick valley. On our way back we will get views towards Stroud in the south.

Shortwood, Haresfield and Edge

Photo: Painswick from Edge Common – John Milroy

Distance

5.5 miles / 8.85 km

Duration

3 to hours

Difficulty

3 - moderate fitness, may be steep slopes

Shape

Circular

Route description

Starting towards the viewpoint and Beacon with views across the Severn Vale towards the Forest of Dean and Wales. We then make our way round to Edge Common unimproved grasslands where orchids and butterflies flourish, we should get views over the Painswick valley. On our way back we will get views towards Stroud in the south.
Bring snacks and drink for a short refreshment break.

Organised by: Cotswold Voluntary Wardens

Led by: John Milroy; Ray Goold; Pat McCarthy; Roy Taylor; Richard Sharp

Start

OS Grid Ref

SO 8317 0858

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Travel Info

Park at National Trust Haresfield Car Park at Shortwood (free for NT members or payment required) near GL6 6PP

Navigation

Park at National Trust Haresfield Car Park at Shortwood (free for NT members or payment required) near GL6 6PP