Friday, 4th July, 2025 – Start: 10:00 am

Shorter and Steadier 2025 7 Chedworth

The walk follows a figure-8 shape. The first part is a fairly short circuit into the nearby woods where the remains of World War II RAF Chedworth can be seen, including the control tower, a slit trench and a bomb shelter. The second longer circuit takes us back to our start-point and across the old runways and onto a bridleway which eventually joins the Macmillan Way down into Chedworth.

Shorter and Steadier 2025 7 Chedworth

Photo: N Mann

Distance

3.5 miles / 5.63 km

Duration

2.5 hours

Difficulty

Basic fitness, unsurfaced paths

Route description

The walk then passes St Andrews church before reaching a new permissive path back to the airfield. For those wishing for a slightly shorter walk the first circuit can be omitted, reducing the length of the walk to about 2.7 miles.

This is one of a series of shorter, steadier walks to introduce new walkers to the splendour of our glorious Cotswold landscape and the sheer joy of walking in the countryside.

Shorter walks will be at a gentler pace for those who fear that most Wardens’ Guided Walks may be a bit challenging. They will also be ideal for families (though not pushchairs, sorry) and possibly anyone wanting to regain fitness after a health setback. Children must be kept under the supervision of a responsible adult at all times.

The walk then passes St Andrews church before reaching a new permissive path back to the airfield. For those wishing for a slightly shorter walk the first circuit can be omitted, reducing the length of the walk to about 2.7 miles.

Organised by: Cotswold Voluntary Wardens

Led by: Nick Mann, Lynne Kelly

Start

Address

By redundant airfield and near Manor Farm dairy on road running towards Cassey Compton
View start on Google Maps

OS Grid Ref

SP 0405 1322

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