Tuesday, 1st June, 2027 – Start: 9:30 am

Winchcombe: the Cotswold Gateway! A Guided, Self Guided Walk

A circular walk from Winchcombe into the Cotswold Hills.

Winchcombe: the Cotswold Gateway! A Guided, Self Guided Walk

Photo: Lambs, Patrick McCarthy

Distance

6 miles / 9.66 km

Duration

3 hours

Difficulty

May be steep slopes, moderate fitness

Shape

Circular

Route description

Have you ever wanted to walk one of the many Self Guided Walks on the Cotswold CNL website? Have you felt trepidatious about undertaking such a task? Let us help to make it easier for you with this guided, self guided walk!

The walk begins in Winchcombe’s Back Lane car-park then heads west towards Langley Farm from where we descend into the valley to cross the Langley Brook. We then climb up to Dryfield Farm on the other side, through fields of grazing sheep. Using the Cotswold Way we make our way to the source of the river Isbourne near the Washpool. Early June should be good for fauna and flora including orchids on this stretch. Then following the river Isbourne by way of Postlip Mill we return to Winchcombe. Walk friendly Winchcombe offers numerous opportunities for hot food and drink.

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

Start

Address

Winchcombe Back Lane Car Park, Back Lane, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, UK
View start on Google Maps

OS Grid Ref

SP 025 285

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Travel Info

Meet for 9.30am start Back Lane car park £1.50 charge if parking here. Payable by cash, card or RingGo App.