Wednesday, 11th November, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

Pitchcombe Circuit

A circular walk from Stratford Park taking in the area around Pitchcombe and the lower Painswick Valley.

Pitchcombe Circuit

Painswick from Edge
Photo: David Fickling

Distance

6 miles / 9.66 km

Duration

3 hours

Difficulty

May be steep slopes, moderate fitness

Shape

Circular

Route description

The walk begins and ends at Stratford Park in Stroud, where there is a large, free, carpark a café and toilets. The walk takes in the village of Pitchcombe and follows some of the ridge to the west of Painswick Valley offering good views eastwards towards Slad. The route includes some stiles a gentle climb of about 600mt and a moderately steep (1in 7), 1km climb up the valley side from Pitchcombe to Harefield Farm. The homeward leg is a very pleasant valley stroll through pasture and country lanes. Sticks and boots are recommended. Bring a drink and a snack.

  • 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: David Fickling, Jolyon Ridgwell, Jane Wild, David Fabbro

Start

Address

Stratford Park, Stratford Road, Stroud GL5 4AF. Meet outside the Museum
View start on Google Maps

OS Grid Ref

SO 846 056

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Travel Info

The start point is 5 minutes walk from Merrywalks bus station and 10 minutes from Stroud railway Station