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
Tuesday, 6th October, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Industrial Revolution in the Stroud Valley
| Length | 6 miles |
| Difficulty | Uneven, steep slopes, good fitness |
Tuesday, 15th December, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
CNL60 - Shurdington Crickley
| Length | 6 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
Tuesday, 19th January, 2027 – Start: 10:00 am
The Highway Man to Caudle Green, Brimpsfield and Syde.
| Length | 6.5 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
Please note change of start point to the lane by Cranham School
Wednesday, 8th July, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
High on Cooper's
| Length | 5.5 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
Tuesday, 1st September, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Ruscombe, Ocker Hill and Whiteshill
| Length | 5.5 miles |
| Difficulty | Uneven, steep slopes, good fitness |
Saturday, 11th July, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
A Cranham Cracker - SATURDAY WALKING
| Length | 5.5 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
Tuesday, 14th July, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Twinning with Canada - Trails in Common
| Length | 6 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
Wednesday, 10th June, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
A Vanished Castle and River Restoration
| Length | 4 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
Tuesday, 1st December, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Crippetts to Crickley one of my favourite walks
| Length | 6 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
Friday, 10th July, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Shorter and Steadier 7 2026 Miserden
| Length | 3 miles |
| Difficulty | Unsurfaced paths, basic fitness |
Wednesday, 26th August, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
The Highs and the lows of Cranham
| Length | 5 miles |
| Difficulty | Uneven, steep slopes, good fitness |
Tuesday, 18th August, 2026 – Start: 9:30 am
CNL60 - Painswick to Edge along the Cotswold Way
| Length | 5.5 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |