Friday, 8th August, 2025 – Start: 10:00 am

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.

Friday Foray - Swift’s Hill & Catswood

Photo: S Pascoe

Distance

6 miles / 9.66 km

Duration

3 to hours

Difficulty

4 - good fitness, uneven, steep slopes

Shape

Circular

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.

Route description

The Bear Inn, George St, Bisley, Stroud GL6 7BD
Park considerately in the village or pub car park if visiting the pub after the walk

Organised by: Cotswold Voluntary Wardens

Led by: Steven Pascoe, Helen Watkinson, Sue Proctor, Mark Howard

Start

OS Grid Ref

SO 904 059

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