Friday, 27th February, 2026 – Start: 10:15 am

Cirencester – Town and Country

A Riders and Striders walk open to walkers and all-terrain mobility scooter riders. Starting at Perrotts Brook we take the Monarch’s Way following the Churn into the Cirencester Abbey Grounds then take in some historic features before returning.

Cirencester – Town and Country

Baunton and the Monarch’s Way
Photo: John Shaw

Distance

7.5 miles / 12.07 km

Duration

3.5 hours

Difficulty

Easy access

Mobility aid rating

Trampers

Shape

Linear

Please note start time to allow for bus timetabling

Route description

This part of the Monarchs Way follows the historic road which was superseded by what is now the A435. It’s signed as a cycle route and makes a good Tramper route, passing through villages and countryside. Baunton has an ancient church and just off the trail is a former sheep wash. As we approach Cirencester we pass alongside water meadows still fitted with working sluices to distribute the water.
Cirencester is rightly proud of its Wool Church, the majestic St John the Baptist.

In the Abbey grounds there are fully accessible toilets (ie a Tramper can go in too) which will be welcome at half way.

Organised by: Cotswold Voluntary Wardens

Led by: John Shaw, Ray Goold, Lynne Kelly

Start

Address

Heritage & Lime Perrotts Brook Farm Perrotts Brook Cirencester GL7 7BS
View start on Google Maps

OS Grid Ref

SP 02505 06655

What3Words

///love.unite.raking

Travel Info

Start point in Perrotts Brook is the car park of the Heritage Lime Works who have kindly agreed to our use today. Stagecoach bus 51 stops in Perrotts Brook with an hourly service from Cirencester or Cheltenham https://www.stagecoachbus.com/plan-a-journey/ This gives the option of walking one way only.