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
LANE WALKING FOR THE WINTER - Elkstone, Lanes Only Walk
| Length | 6 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
| Mobility aid rating | Mobility scooter |
| Surface | 20260303 |
From Cranham common to church
| Length | 6 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
| Surface | 20260128 |
Birdlip - Lanes walking for the winter.
| Length | 6.5 miles |
| Difficulty | Easy access |
| Mobility aid rating | Mobility scooter |
| Surface | 20260203 |
Withington - Lanes walking for the winter
| Length | 5 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
| Mobility aid rating | Mobility scooter |
| Surface | 20260106 |
SHORTER AND STEADIER 13 Green Dragon
A really lovely walk along mostly hard surfaces with glorious views - if it’s not too foggy!
| Length | 4 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
| Mobility aid rating | Stile free |
| Surface | 20250207 |
Step back in time: Oakridge to Bisley Spring circular walk.
| Length | 5.5 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
| Surface | 20260519 |
Blow away the Yuletide cobwebs! Painswick Beacon walk with views across the Vale of Severn.
The ‘walker’s car park’ above the Painswick Rococo Garden marks the start and finish of this short but invigorating romp across the Painswick Golf Course. The aim is to admire the views from the Beacon and utilise the footpaths through the golf course, Pope’s Wood and Kites’ Hill.
| Length | 4 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
| Mobility aid rating | Stile free |
| Surface | 20260120 |
Bisley Stroll
| Length | 6.5 miles |
| Difficulty | Unsurfaced paths, basic fitness |
| Surface | 20251112 |
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
| Length | 5 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
| Surface | 20250212 |
Cotswolds from Coaley Peak - A Stonehouse Walking Festival Walk
| Length | 7 miles |
| Difficulty | Uneven, steep slopes, good fitness |
| Surface | 20250909 |
Across Painswick valley to Sheepscombe
| Length | 5.5 miles |
| Difficulty | Uneven, steep slopes, good fitness |
| Surface | 20251111 |
Along the Frome Valley and its nature reserves.
| Length | 6 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
| Surface | 20251014 |