Tuesday, 16th March, 2027 – Start: 10:00 am

Painswick Stream & Mills

A circular walk starting along the Painswick Stream to discover the secret of the "Queen of the Cotswolds'" wealth.

Painswick Stream & Mills

Across the valley to Painswick
Photo: J Milroy

Distance

5.5 miles / 8.85 km

Duration

3 hours

Difficulty

May be steep slopes, moderate fitness

Shape

Circular

Route description

This is an extended version of a “CNL Cotswold Gateways Painswick Stream & Mills” circular Self-Guided walk from the ancient cloth trade village of Painswick along the Painswick Stream past the sites of five of the historic mills, of the 20, which led to its wealth in the 19th century. We will continue further upstream and then loop back to the original route.
Toilets at start.
Bring coffee/drinks and snacks for the midway break.

  • 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: John Milroy, Patrick McCarthy, Ray Goold, Roy Taylor

    Start

    Address

    Stamages Lane Car Park, Painswick. Free at present. On bus route.
    View start on Google Maps

    OS Grid Ref

    SO 86536 09511

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