Dursley

Dursley is an old market town in the heart of the Cotswold hills, with its 18th-century market hall, raised on pillars like stilts. Dursley was once a hub of the cloth-making industry that supported so many Cotswold villages and there are many older houses that stand as a testament to… Read More

Photo by Barbara Brocklesby.

Dursley is an old market town in the heart of the Cotswold hills, with its 18th-century market hall, raised on pillars like stilts. Dursley was once a hub of the cloth-making industry that supported so many Cotswold villages and there are many older houses that stand as a testament to Dursley’s former prosperity.

There are 12 routes to explore the Cotswolds from Dursley

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Monday, 11th August, 2025

Living On The Edge

Dursley

Length
4.0 miles
Difficulty
2 - basic fitness, unsurfaced paths
Mobility aid rating
Stile free
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Thursday, 17th July, 2025

Third Thursday Walk - Wotton Under Edge

Dursley

Length
5.0 miles
Difficulty
3 - moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
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Wednesday, 6th August, 2025

Coffee Morning Walk - Roundheads and Cavaliers

Dursley

Length
5 miles
Difficulty
3 - moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
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Tuesday, 1st July, 2025

Scenic Route From Stinchcombe to Stancombe.

Dursley

Length
4.5 miles
Difficulty
3 - moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
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Tuesday, 24th June, 2025

Buried and Restored Treasures of the Past, from Romans to Industrialists

Dursley

Length
7.5 miles
Difficulty
3 - moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
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Thursday, 19th June, 2025

Candle in the Window

Dursley

Length
5.0 miles
Difficulty
3 - moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
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Wednesday, 11th June, 2025

Woodland Owls

We descend through woodland to secluded Owlpen church and Manor. On to Uley and a steep ascent to follow the path around Uley Bury. We join the Cotswold Way, climbing to Coaley Peak viewpoint followed by a short walk back to Nympsfield. Please bring a packed lunch.

Dursley

Length
6.5 miles
Difficulty
4 - good fitness, uneven, steep slopes
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Thursday, 29th May, 2025

A Favourite Summer Walk

Dursley

Length
4.0 miles
Difficulty
3 - moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
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Thursday, 22nd May, 2025

Coffee Morning Walk, 'Woods and Fields Around Kingscote'

Dursley

Length
5.5 miles
Difficulty
3 - moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
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Thursday, 15th May, 2025 – Start: The pre walk by our leaders this morning (12th May) identified an access problem from the Tinkley Gate cafe, which we cannot overcome in the short term. Reluctantly, we have decided to cancel the walk on Thursday 15th May. Sincere apologies from the team.

Third Thursday Walk - Spring in the Woodchester Valley

Dursley

Length
4.5 miles
Difficulty
3 - moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
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Thursday, 24th April, 2025 – Start: Please note that this walk has been brought forward one week from the 1st May because the bluebells are early this year. Also, the village hall car park is currently being refurbished. Please park considerately at the roadside, not in the village shop car park.

Around Cam Downs Bluebell Walk

Dursley

Length
6.0 miles
Difficulty
3 - moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
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Saturday, 5th April, 2025

A Spin Around Dursley

Dursley

Length
5.5 miles
Difficulty
3 - moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
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