Stroud thrived on its woollen mills in the Industrial Revolution, some of which now open to visitors to enjoy guided tours. In Stroud, you will find an eclectic mix of galleries, cafes and shops – selling everything from fossils to fairies and vintage to vinyl – and one of the best Farmers’ Markets in the country.
There are 12 routes to explore the Cotswolds from Stroud
Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Map Skills for Beginners
| Length | 2.0 miles |
| Difficulty | Unsurfaced paths, basic fitness |
| Mobility aid rating | Stile free |
Thursday, 26th March, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Coaley Peak to Selsley Common
| Length | 4.5 miles |
| Difficulty | Unsurfaced paths, basic 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 |
Tuesday, 16th June, 2026 – Start: 9:30 am
Miserden village to Fort ; A Woodland and Lake circuit
| Length | 5 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Painswick Valley Stroll
| Length | 6 miles |
| Difficulty | Uneven, steep slopes, good fitness |
Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Frampton, Oakridge and The Holy Brook
| Length | 5.5 miles |
| Difficulty | Unsurfaced paths, basic fitness |
Wednesday, 29th April, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Marvellous Miserden
| Length | 6 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
Friday, 24th April, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
NT Woodchester Park – pre-booking required
| Length | 6.5 miles |
| Difficulty | Easy access |
| Mobility aid rating | Pushchair friendly |
Please note start time to allow for bus timetabling
Friday, 27th February, 2026 – Start: 10:15 am
Cirencester – Town and Country
| Length | 7.5 miles |
| Difficulty | Easy access |
| Mobility aid rating | Trampers |
Friday, 13th February, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Shorter and Steadier 2. 2026. Edgeworth
| Length | 3.5 miles |
| Difficulty | Unsurfaced paths, basic fitness |
Friday, 11th December, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Shorter and Steadier - Crickley Hill 2026-12
| Length | 3 miles |
| Difficulty | Easy access |
| Mobility aid rating | Stile free |
Friday, 11th September, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am
Shorter and Steadier - Crickley Hill 2026-9
| Length | 3 miles |
| Difficulty | Easy access |
| Mobility aid rating | Stile free |