Cotswolds from Coaley Peak - A Stonehouse Walking Festival Walk

This walk captures the breadth of what the Cotswolds has to offer. Walk through glorious Woodchester Park with its gothic mansion (brief loo stop) and lakes. Then climb through the vineyards of Woodchester with a stop for a drink and snack (bring your own) and absorb the views. Then past Bown Hill and a secluded valley emerging at Pen Hill. Complete the circuit though superb woodlands back to Coaley Peak and more great views down the Severn valley.

Cotswolds from Coaley Peak - A Stonehouse Walking Festival Walk

Woodchester Valley Vineyards
Photo: CNL

Distance

7 miles / 11.27 km

Duration

3 hours

Difficulty

Good fitness, uneven, steep slopes

Shape

Circular

Route description

  • Please wear weather-appropriate footwear and clothing for walking
  • Please bring a drink, a snack, and sunscreen
  • The day before a walk, please check to ensure it is still running – and for any exceptional weather forecasts / warnings
  • All walk leaders are appropriately trained and have basic first-aid skills
  • Assistance dogs (on short leads) are welcome
  • Guided walks with the Wardens are free, but we welcome donations to help us sustain our work across the Cotswolds National Landscape.

Organised by: Cotswold Voluntary Wardens

Led by: Steve Taylor, Stephen Pascoe, Lynne Kelly

Start

Address

Coaley Peak Car Park, GL11 5AU, UK
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OS Grid Ref

SO 7949 0143

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Public toilets

Toilets are available at Woodchester Manor House

Refreshments

Refreshments are available at Woodchester Manor House Shop

Travel Info

Free return shuttle bus at 09.30 from just outside the Stonehouse Public Car park GL10 2NG, or park at Coaley Peak Viewpoint public car park GL11 5AU for 10.00 start from there. IF YOU WISH TO START FROM STONEHOUSE, PLEASE BOOK ON THE STONEHOUSE WALKING FESTIVAL SITE IN ORDER TO ENSURE A PLACE ON THE BUS. https://stonehousewalkfest.wixsite.com/walkstonehouse/event-info/coswolds-from-coaley-peak-2025