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
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Thursday, 21st August, 2025
'Third Thursday Walk', 'Unfinished Business'
Dursley
- Length
- 5.0 miles
- Difficulty
- Easy
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Tuesday, 18th November, 2025
Miserden, Duntisbourne and Winstone
Cheltenham
- Length
- 6 miles
- Difficulty
- Moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
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Tuesday, 15th July, 2025
Shortwood, Haresfield and Edge
Gloucester
- Length
- 5.5 miles
- Difficulty
- Moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
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Wednesday, 6th August, 2025
Coffee Morning Walk - Roundheads and Cavaliers
Dursley
- Length
- 5 miles
- Difficulty
- Moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
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Tuesday, 1st July, 2025
Scenic Route From Stinchcombe to Stancombe.
Dursley
- Length
- 4.5 miles
- Difficulty
- Moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
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Friday, 8th August, 2025
Friday Foray - Swift’s Hill & Catswood
A walk west of Bisley with superb views over the Slad valley. Marked ‘strenuous’ on account of a fairly short, steep climb, but apart from that, not as strenuous as other walks around the Slad valley. Join us for lunch or drinks afterwards in The Bear.
Cheltenham
- Length
- 6 miles
- Difficulty
- Good fitness, uneven, steep slopes
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Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025
Ravensgate Common Wildflower Walk
Cheltenham
- Length
- 3 miles
- Difficulty
- Moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
- Mobility aid rating
- Stile free
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Tuesday, 1st July, 2025
Across the wolds – a Withington to Foxcote classic Cotswold round
Start and meet at the Withington Jubilee Village Hall car park Withington Village (Jubilee) Hall, Withington, GL54 4BP. Entrance is 100m on the RHS after the Mill Inn This walk is a little longer than many and bringing a snack and drink to enjoy at Foxcote would be good. Although…
Bourton-on-the-water
- Length
- 7 miles
- Difficulty
- Moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
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Friday, 3rd October, 2025
Shorter and Steadier 2025 10 Miserden and Fox Wood
Cheltenham
- Length
- 3.5 miles
- Difficulty
- Moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
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Monday, 30th June, 2025 – Start: The leaders have reluctantly decided to cancel this walk in the interests of the safety of walkers and leaders. This because temperatures are now predicted to reach 29 degrees towards the end of the walk which involves a climb onto the escarpment. Our apologies and we hope to offer the walk again in the autumn.
From Egypt Through Rome to Windsor
Nailsworth
- Length
- 5.5 miles
- Difficulty
- Moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
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Wednesday, 11th June, 2025
Two churches and a coffee stop
Whilst there are some ascents and descents the majority of the walk is fairly level and allows for some good views over the surrounding countryside. It is well within the scope of regular walkers. Please park considerately in the village. Bring a snack and drink.
Cheltenham
- Length
- 5.5 miles
- Difficulty
- Moderate fitness, may be steep slopes
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Tuesday, 24th June, 2025
Buried and Restored Treasures of the Past, from Romans to Industrialists
Dursley
- Length
- 7.5 miles
- Difficulty
- Moderate fitness, may be steep slopes