Guided routes

Our Cotswold Voluntary Wardens offer free guided walks across the Cotswolds National Landscape all year round, and they look forward to meeting you. These walks are an interesting and sociable way of exploring the scenic Cotswold countryside and landscape.

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Thursday, 15th May, 2025 – Start: 10:00 am

Chastleton and the Four Shires

Chipping Norton

Length
5 miles
Duration
2.5 hours
Difficulty
Easy
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The pre walk by our leaders this morning (12th May) identified an access problem from the Tinkley Gate cafe, which we cannot overcome in the short term. Reluctantly, we have decided to cancel the walk on Thursday 15th May. Sincere apologies from the team.

Thursday, 15th May, 2025 – Start: 10:00 am

Third Thursday Walk - Spring in the Woodchester Valley

Dursley

Length
4.5 miles
Duration
2.5 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
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Please note 10.30am start

Saturday, 17th May, 2025 – Start: 10:30 am

Dyrham Circular

Bath

Length
7 miles
Duration
3.5 to 3.75 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
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Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 – Start: 10:00 am

Walking the Ways 3 (of 5)

The third in a series of circular walks exploring the Wardens’ and Windrush Ways, which follow different routes between Winchcombe and Bourton on the Water. Each is a complete walk, so no need to commit to them all.

Bourton-on-the-water

Length
8 miles
Duration
4.5 to 5 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
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Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 – Start: 9:30 am

Miserden, Frome Valley and Edgeworth

Cheltenham

Length
5.5 miles
Duration
3 to 3.5 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
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Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 – Start: 10:00 am

Box Tramp

A walk around the footpaths of Box parish. Bring a drink and mid-morning snack. Parking at Box Parish Recreation Ground car park SN13 8NT. This walk is also accessible by bus from Bath, Corsham, Chippenham (31/X231) and Bath, Devizes and Melksham (273).

Bath

Length
5 miles
Duration
3 to 3.5 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
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Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 – Start: 10:00 am

Coffee Morning Walk, 'Woods and Fields Around Kingscote'

Dursley

Length
5.5 miles
Duration
3.5 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
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Wednesday, 28th May, 2025 – Start: 10:00 am

The Laurie Lee Way

A hilly but beautiful walk in and around the Slad valley with its extensive nature reserves

Cheltenham

Length
5.5 miles
Duration
3 to 3.5 hours
Difficulty
Strenuous
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Thursday, 29th May, 2025 – Start: 10:00 am

A Favourite Summer Walk

Dursley

Length
4.0 miles
Duration
2.5 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
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PLEASE NOTE 9.30 AM START

Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025 – Start: 9:30 am

Stanton to Stanway via the Cotswold Edge

From Stanton we have a 600ft (200m) steep climb up to the Cotswold Edge, then continue, with views across the vale to the west. We descend down to Stanway and have a gentle stroll across fields back to the start.

Broadway

Length
5 miles
Duration
2.5 to 3 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
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Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025 – Start: 10:00 am

Colerne Tuesday Tramp

A walk around the various footpaths of Colerne Parish. Bring a mid-morning munchie. Park at the pub or the adjacent Constitutional Club.

Bath

Length
5 miles
Duration
3 to 3.5 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
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Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025 – Start: 10:00 am

Ravensgate Common Wildflower Walk

Cheltenham

Length
3 miles
Duration
2 to hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Mobility aid rating
Stile free
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