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
Wednesday, 11th November, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Pitchcombe Circuit
| Length | 6 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
Woodchester Park Circular - Riders and Striders
| Length | 6.5 miles |
| Difficulty | Unsurfaced paths, basic fitness |
| Mobility aid rating | Stile free |
Wednesday, 25th November, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Boots on for Bisley
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| Length | 6 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
Monday, 1st February, 2027 – Start: 10:00 am
Withington - Lane walking for the winter
| Length | 5.5 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
| Mobility aid rating | Stile free |
Monday, 4th January, 2027 – Start: 10:00 am
Brimpsfield - Lanes walking for the winter
| Length | 5.5 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
Wednesday, 21st October, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Highs and Lows of Painswick Valley
| Length | 5.5 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
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 |