The small market town of Marshfield is rich in history built up around its strategic location in the heart of Cotswold wool country, near to Bath and Bristol. The eastern part of the village contains the parish church, Manor House and Home Farm, an important group of historic buildings noted for their architectural features. Refreshments are available at The Catherine Wheel and Sweet Apples Tea Shop.
There are 12 routes to explore the Cotswolds from Marshfield
Saturday, 15th August, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Marshfield Town and Valleys
This is one of bi-monthly Saturday walks from the village.
| Length | 5 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
Saturday, 27th June, 2026 – Start: 1:00 pm
Marshfield - Saturday Scoop Two
This is the first of what are planned to be bi-monthly walks from the village. It is a circular walk using the Cotswold Gateway - Marshfield 1, a moderate 3 mile route.
| Length | 3 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
Saturday, 27th June, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Marshfield - Saturday Scoop One
This is the first of what are planned to be bi-monthly walks from the village. It is a circular walk using the Cotswold Gateway - Marshfield 2, a moderate 4.5 miles route.
| Length | 4.5 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
Saturday, 1st August, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Following the Broadmead Brook
A walk around quiet and open Cotswold countryside in North Wiltshire. Starting from Tormarton we briefly follow the M4 before heading onto open Wiltshire countryside. Passing Grade 2 listed Kington Down Farmhouse we reach the pretty village of West Kington. From here we follow the Broadmead Brook through several miles of open countryside to reach West Littleton. From there it’s a short stretch of the Cotswold Way back to Tormarton.
| Length | 9.5 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
Sunday, 27th September, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
A walk in the woods around Castle Combe
| Length | 4 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
| Mobility aid rating | Stile free |
Thursday, 18th June, 2026 – Start: 2:00 pm
Wildflowers on Rack Hill S.S.S.I.
A walk from Long Dean to look at and identify the wild flowers growing on the recently cleared Rack Hill, following the Bybrook valley along a public right of way and going off the footpath and up the steep hillside.
| Length | 2 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
| Mobility aid rating | Stile free |
Tuesday, 1st December, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Colerne Tuesday Tramp
This is a regular, monthly, walk around the various footpaths of Colerne Parish. Bring a mid-morning munchie. Park at the pub or the adjacent Constitutional Club.
| Length | 5 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
Tuesday, 3rd November, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Colerne Tuesday Tramp
This is a regular, monthly, walk around the various footpaths of Colerne Parish. Bring a mid-morning munchie. Park at the pub or the adjacent Constitutional Club.
| Length | 5 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
Tuesday, 6th October, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Colerne Tuesday Tramp
This is a regular, monthly, walk around the various footpaths of Colerne Parish. Bring a mid-morning munchie. Park at the pub or the adjacent Constitutional Club.
| Length | 5 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
Tuesday, 1st September, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Colerne Tuesday Tramp
This is a regular, monthly, walk around the various footpaths of Colerne Parish. Bring a mid-morning munchie. Park at the pub or the adjacent Constitutional Club.
| Length | 5 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
Tuesday, 2nd June, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Colerne Tuesday Tramp
This is a regular, monthly, walk around the various footpaths of Colerne Parish. Bring a mid-morning munchie. Park at the pub or the adjacent Constitutional Club.
| Length | 5 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
Tuesday, 5th May, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Colerne Tuesday Tramp
This is a regular, monthly, walk around the various footpaths of Colerne Parish. Bring a mid-morning munchie. Park at the pub or the adjacent Constitutional Club.
| Length | 5 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |