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
Friday, 10th July, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Shorter and Steadier 7 2026 Miserden
| Length | 3 miles |
| Difficulty | Unsurfaced paths, basic fitness |
Thursday, 11th June, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Shorter and Steadier 6 2026 Crickley
| Length | 3 miles |
| Difficulty | Unsurfaced paths, basic fitness |
Wednesday, 24th June, 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 |
Friday, 19th June, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Regenerative farming and nature recovery 1
| Length | 2 miles |
| Difficulty | Unsurfaced paths, basic fitness |
Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Hidden Valleys around Elkstone
| Length | 5.5 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
Friday, 8th May, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Shorter and Steadier 5 2026 Winstone
| Length | 3 miles |
| Difficulty | Unsurfaced paths, basic fitness |
Saturday, 9th May, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
A Ramble to Woodmancote
| Length | 6 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
Wednesday, 13th May, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
As I walked out
| Length | 5 miles |
| Difficulty | Uneven, steep slopes, good fitness |
Friday, 17th July, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
From Cranham to Paradise
| Length | 5.5 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
Tuesday, 14th July, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Leckhampton Common to Barber Wood and Coberley
| Length | 6 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
Tuesday, 5th May, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Cranham and Cooper’s Hill
| Length | 5.5 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
| Mobility aid rating | Stile free |