Friday, 9th January, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

Courts and farms below the escarpment near Wotton-under-Edge

Join us on a guided circular walk on low-lying, flat terrain, passing close to Severn Vale farms and Courts.

Courts and farms below the escarpment near Wotton-under-Edge

Image by Susan Cannon.

Distance

4.5 miles / 7.24 km

Duration

3.5 hours

Difficulty

Unsurfaced paths, basic fitness

Shape

Circular

We are forecast heavy rain on Thursday 8th January. The leaders will check ground conditions on the morning of the 8th and decide if the walk will go ahead. Please check for updates on Thursday before setting out on Friday. UPDATE, Thursday 8th January @ 11:52 - The leaders have reluctantly decided to cancel the walk, in view of the weather forecast and ground conditions. Walker safety is paramount. Our apologies, but we plan to re-arrange at a later date.

Route description

This hike provides a contrast to walks on or above the Cotswold escarpment. This flat rural walk lies between just 100-200m above sea level. We begin with our feet in the Cotswold National Landscape then head west through Bradley Farm to appreciate the agricultural landscape of this sparsely populated area. The route uses paths, tracks and lanes,and passes close to other long-established farms and historic Courts, and modern Swinhay House.

Please be prepared for changes in the weather ,with appropriate clothing and footwear for winter walking.  Hiking poles are useful in case of muddy or wet areas. There are no toilet or refreshment facilities on the walk.Please bring your own seating pad, drink and snack for a short break mid-walk. After the walk, cafe and toilet facilities can be found less than a mile away at Wotton Farm Shop, or in nearby Wotton itself

Organised by: Cotswold Voluntary Wardens

Led by: Susan Cannon, Vicky Warner

Start

Address

Bradley Farm entrance, Stumpwell Lane, Bradley Green,Wotton-under-Edge. GL12 7PW. Please park considerately on the lane or verge at the triangle junction opposite Bradley Farm entrance.
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OS Grid Ref

ST 744 937

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