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
Frampton, Oakridge and The Holy Brook
| Length | 5.5 miles |
| Difficulty | Unsurfaced paths, basic fitness |
| Surface | 20260311 |
NT Woodchester Park – pre-booking required
| Length | 6.5 miles |
| Difficulty | Easy access |
| Mobility aid rating | Pushchair friendly |
| Surface | 20260424 |
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Cirencester – Town and Country
| Length | 7.5 miles |
| Difficulty | Easy access |
| Mobility aid rating | Trampers |
| Surface | 20260227 |
Shorter and Steadier 2. 2026. Edgeworth
| Length | 3.5 miles |
| Difficulty | Unsurfaced paths, basic fitness |
| Surface | 20260213 |
Shorter and Steadier - Crickley Hill 2026-12
| Length | 3 miles |
| Difficulty | Easy access |
| Mobility aid rating | Stile free |
| Surface | 20261211 |
Shorter and Steadier - Crickley Hill 2026-9
| Length | 3 miles |
| Difficulty | Easy access |
| Mobility aid rating | Stile free |
| Surface | 20260911 |
Shorter and Steadier 2026-6 Crickley Hill
| Length | 3 miles |
| Difficulty | Easy access |
| Mobility aid rating | Stile free |
| Surface | 20260612 |
Shorter and Steadier 2026-3 CRICKLEY HILL
| Length | 3 miles |
| Difficulty | Easy access |
| Mobility aid rating | Stile free |
| Surface | 20260313 |
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Villages of the Golden Valley
| Length | 8 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
| Surface | 20251229 |
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 |
Brimpsfield - Lanes walking for the winter.
| Length | 5 miles |
| Difficulty | Easy access |
| Mobility aid rating | Stile free |
| Surface | 20260203 |