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
Cranham and Cooper’s Hill
| Length | 5.5 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
| Mobility aid rating | Stile free |
| Surface | 20260505 |
Miserden village to Fort ; A Woodland and Lake circuit
| Length | 5 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
| Surface | 20260616 |
Painswick Valley Stroll
| Length | 6 miles |
| Difficulty | Uneven, steep slopes, good fitness |
| Surface | 20260211 |
Frampton, Oakridge and The Holy Brook
| Length | 5.5 miles |
| Difficulty | Unsurfaced paths, basic fitness |
| Surface | 20260311 |
Marvellous Miserden
| Length | 6 miles |
| Difficulty | May be steep slopes, moderate fitness |
| Surface | 20260429 |
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 |