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
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Tuesday, 5th August, 2025
From Cranham School through the Woods to Ebley
Cheltenham
- Length
- 4 miles
- Difficulty
- 3 - moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
- Mobility aid rating
- Stile free
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Tuesday, 15th July, 2025
Shortwood, Haresfield and Edge
Gloucester
- Length
- 5.5 miles
- Difficulty
- 3 - moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
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Friday, 8th August, 2025
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
- 4 - good fitness, uneven, steep slopes
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Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025
Ravensgate Common Wildflower Walk
Cheltenham
- Length
- 3 miles
- Difficulty
- 3 - moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
- Mobility aid rating
- Stile free
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Tuesday, 1st July, 2025
Across the wolds – a Withington to Foxcote classic Cotswold round
Start and meet at the Withington Jubilee Village Hall car park Withington Village (Jubilee) Hall, Withington, GL54 4BP. Entrance is 100m on the RHS after the Mill Inn This walk is a little longer than many and bringing a snack and drink to enjoy at Foxcote would be good. Although…
Bourton-on-the-water
- Length
- 7 miles
- Difficulty
- 3 - moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
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Friday, 3rd October, 2025
Shorter and Steadier 2025 10 Miserden and Fox Wood
Cheltenham
- Length
- 3.5 miles
- Difficulty
- 3 - moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
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Wednesday, 11th June, 2025
Two churches and a coffee stop
Whilst there are some ascents and descents the majority of the walk is fairly level and allows for some good views over the surrounding countryside. It is well within the scope of regular walkers. Please park considerately in the village. Bring a snack and drink.
Cheltenham
- Length
- 5.5 miles
- Difficulty
- 3 - moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
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Tuesday, 30th September, 2025
An energetic scenic ramble with Commons and Beechwoods
Cheltenham
- Length
- 6 miles
- Difficulty
- 3 - moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
- Mobility aid rating
- Stile free
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Wednesday, 14th May, 2025
Bisley God ‘elp Us
Cheltenham
- Length
- 6.25 miles
- Difficulty
- 3 - moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
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Saturday, 1st July, 2000
Across the wolds – a Withington to Foxcote round
Bourton-on-the-water
- Length
- 7 miles
- Difficulty
- 3 - moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
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Monday, 10th June, 2024
Wildflowers and Woodlands
Cheltenham
- Length
- 6.5 miles
- Difficulty
- 3 - moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
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Wednesday, 26th March, 2025
Looking for a view, a church, and a Trig point
Dursley
- Length
- 5 miles
- Difficulty
- 3 - moderate fitness, may be steep slopes