Painswick

The historic wool town of Painswick, known as ‘The Queen of the Cotswolds’, is one of the finest and best-preserved Cotswold settlements, nestling quietly in the hills and surrounded by some of the Cotswolds’ most delightful countryside. Painswick is at the mid-point of the Cotswold Way and surrounded by marvellous… Read More

Photo by Nina Stubbington

The historic wool town of Painswick, known as ‘The Queen of the Cotswolds’, is one of the finest and best-preserved Cotswold settlements, nestling quietly in the hills and surrounded by some of the Cotswolds’ most delightful countryside. Painswick is at the mid-point of the Cotswold Way and surrounded by marvellous walking country. The world famous Rococo Gardens, Painswick Beacon, church of St. Mary (sitting amongst 99 yew trees) are all within easy access. Award winning hotels and inns and some specialist craft and antique shops are all situated in the centre of the village.

There are 12 routes to explore the Cotswolds from Painswick

Up Hill Down Dale

The outward leg gently rises to 700 feet with wide ranging views to the East and West. The route then descends to Brockhampton and follows the Colne valley via Sevenhampton to return to Andoversford

Cheltenham

Length
5 miles
Difficulty
Moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
Surface
20250212
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Cotswolds from Coaley Peak - A Stonehouse Walking Festival Walk

Cheltenham

Length
7 miles
Difficulty
Good fitness, uneven, steep slopes
Surface
20250909
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Across Painswick valley to Sheepscombe

Cheltenham

Length
5.5 miles
Difficulty
Moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
Surface
20251111
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Along the Frome Valley and its nature reserves.

Cheltenham

Length
6 miles
Difficulty
Moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
Surface
20251014
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Around Stroud – Connecting College, Canal and Countryside

Cheltenham

Length
6 miles
Difficulty
Moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
Surface
20250924
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Spoonbed not Spoonfed

Cheltenham

Length
5.5 miles
Difficulty
Basic fitness, unsurfaced paths
Surface
20250827
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Daglingworth Dawdle

Bourton-on-the-water

Length
5.5 miles
Difficulty
Basic fitness, unsurfaced paths
Surface
20250910
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Two commons, a farm and lots of beechwoods

Cheltenham

Length
5.5 miles
Difficulty
Moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
Surface
20250813
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From Cranham School through the Woods to Ebworth

Cheltenham

Length
5 miles
Difficulty
Moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
Mobility aid rating
Stile free
Surface
20250805
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Shortwood, Haresfield and Edge

Gloucester

Length
5.5 miles
Difficulty
Moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
Surface
20250715
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Friday Foray - Swift’s Hill & Catswood

A walk west of Bisley with superb views over the Slad valley. Marked ‘strenuous’ on account of a fairly short, steep climb, but apart from that, not as strenuous as other walks around the Slad valley. Join us for lunch or drinks afterwards in The Bear.

Cheltenham

Length
6 miles
Difficulty
Good fitness, uneven, steep slopes
Surface
20250808
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Ravensgate Common Wildflower Walk

Cheltenham

Length
3 miles
Difficulty
Moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
Mobility aid rating
Stile free
Surface
20250603
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