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
Step back in time: Oakridge to Bisley Spring circular walk.
Cheltenham
| Length | 5.5 miles |
| Difficulty | Moderate fitness, may be steep slopes |
| Surface | 20260519 |
Blow away the Yuletide cobwebs! Painswick Beacon walk with views across the Vale of Severn.
The ‘walker’s car park’ above the Painswick Rococo Garden marks the start and finish of this short but invigorating romp across the Painswick Golf Course. The aim is to admire the views from the Beacon and utilise the footpaths through the golf course, Pope’s Wood and Kites’ Hill.
Cheltenham
| Length | 4 miles |
| Difficulty | Moderate fitness, may be steep slopes |
| Mobility aid rating | Stile free |
| Surface | 20260120 |
Bisley Stroll
Cirencester
| Length | 6.5 miles |
| Difficulty | Basic fitness, unsurfaced paths |
| Surface | 20251112 |
THIRD THURSDAY WALK – Bottoms Up to Ledgemoor
Dursley
| Length | 5.0 miles |
| Difficulty | Moderate fitness, may be steep slopes |
| Surface | 20250918 |
A GORILLA IN THE MIST? –The delights of Uley and environs
Dursley
| Length | 7.5 miles |
| Difficulty | Moderate fitness, may be steep slopes |
| Surface | 20251002 |
Cotswolds from Coaley Peak - A Stonehouse Walking Festival Walk
Cheltenham
| Length | 7 miles |
| Difficulty | Good fitness, uneven, steep slopes |
| Surface | 20250909 |
Across Painswick valley to Sheepscombe
Cheltenham
| Length | 5.5 miles |
| Difficulty | Moderate fitness, may be steep slopes |
| Surface | 20251111 |
Along the Frome Valley and its nature reserves.
Cheltenham
| Length | 6 miles |
| Difficulty | Moderate fitness, may be steep slopes |
| Surface | 20251014 |
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Cam Peak to Owlpen: Outliers and Escarpment.
Dursley
| Length | 6.0 miles |
| Difficulty | Good fitness, uneven, steep slopes |
| Surface | 20250910 |
Around Stroud – Connecting College, Canal and Countryside
Cheltenham
| Length | 6 miles |
| Difficulty | Good fitness, uneven, steep slopes |
| Surface | 20250924 |
Lakes and Manor
Cirencester
| Length | 8.0 miles |
| Difficulty | Moderate fitness, may be steep slopes |
| Surface | 20251029 |
Spoonbed not Spoonfed
Cheltenham
| Length | 5.5 miles |
| Difficulty | Basic fitness, unsurfaced paths |
| Surface | 20250827 |