Saturday, 12th December, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

Pre-Christmas Horsley Figure of Eight!

Enjoy the rolling hills, hidden valleys and beautiful woodlands around Horsley away from the crowds and shops!

Pre-Christmas Horsley Figure of Eight!

Photo by Caroline of St Martin’s Horsley

Distance

6.3 miles / 10.14 km

Duration

3.5 hours

Difficulty

May be steep slopes, moderate fitness

Shape

Figure of 8

Route description

  • Starting from the front of the Horsley Community shop (where you can get hot drinks ahead of our start), we will walk through hamlets and tracks to reach extensive views before we descend towards Newmarket.
  • We will then walk back up above Nailsworth to Horsley for a short break before moving into another hidden valley with views to the beautiful woods of Kingscote. We return through woods to Horsley.
  • Walkers can leave after the first loop or stay to the end – your choice! Remember you have the Hog public house in Horsley as well if you are looking for refreshments!
  • Please wear weather-appropriate footwear and clothing for walking
  • Please bring a drink, and a snack
  • 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: Ros and Caroline

Start

Address

In front of the Horsley Community shop, Priory Fields, GL6 0PT
View start on Google Maps

OS Grid Ref

SO 838 979

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