Around Stroud – Connecting College, Canal and Countryside

A circular walk using the canal towpath, the Cotswold Way, paths across fields and through the outskirts of Stroud. Starting at the Stratford Park Car Park, we head out on the flat, however climb steeply away from the canal towards Westrip, before returning past Paganhill.

Around Stroud – Connecting College, Canal and Countryside

Stroudwater Canal
Photo: Holly Garrett

Distance

6 miles / 9.66 km

Duration

3 hours

Difficulty

Moderate fitness, may be steep slopes

Shape

Circular

Route description

The Stroudwater Canal forms a large part of this walk, but we will also enjoy a section of the Cotswold Way on the outskirts. Also well-known is the Anti-Slavery Arch, which we will visit on our return.

Organised by: Cotswold Voluntary Wardens

Led by: Holly Garrett, Tony Duffin, Royden Hales

Start

Address

Stratford Park Car Park in Stoud (next to South Gloucestershire and Stroud College).
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OS Grid Ref

SO 843 056

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Public toilets

Near the leisure centre