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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Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

In the footsteps of Mr Dunt

Length 6 miles
Duration 3 hours
Difficulty Unsurfaced paths, basic fitness
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Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

Blow away the Yuletide cobwebs! Painswick Beacon walk with views across the Vale of Severn.

The ‘walker’s car park’ above the Painswick Rococo Garden marks the start and finish of this short but invigorating romp across the Painswick Golf Course. The aim is to admire the views from the Beacon and utilise the footpaths through the golf course, Pope’s Wood and Kites’ Hill.

Length 4 miles
Duration 2.5 hours
Difficulty May be steep slopes, moderate fitness
Mobility aid rating Stile free
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Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

CNL60 - Hidden Valley

Length 10 miles
Duration 5.5 hours
Difficulty May be steep slopes, moderate fitness
Mobility aid rating Stile free
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Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

Naunton Notgrove circular

Length 6 miles
Duration 3 hours
Difficulty May be steep slopes, moderate fitness
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Please note 9.30am start

Thursday, 12th February, 2026 – Start: 9:30 am

CNL60 - Early Invaders!

Length 10 miles
Duration 5 hours
Difficulty Unsurfaced paths, basic fitness
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Saturday, 14th February, 2026 – Start: 11:00 am

CNL60 - Splendid Snowdrops

A very short walk along a section of the Windrush Valley. Here the snowdrops flourish, just waiting to be admired. There are other points of interest too in this quiet corner of the Cotswolds, just a stones throw from Bustling Burford. Arrive early for a coffee and perhaps even a lunch afterwards.

Length 2 miles
Duration 1 to 1.5 hours
Difficulty Unsurfaced paths, basic fitness
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Tuesday, 17th February, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

From one Thames Source to Cotswold Way: A scenic walk past woods, rolling hills and timeless views of Cotswolds

Length 6.5 miles
Duration 3 hours
Difficulty Uneven, steep slopes, good fitness
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Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

I remember Adlestrop

Length 5 miles
Duration 2.5 hours
Difficulty May be steep slopes, moderate fitness
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Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

A circular walk around the Coln Valley centered on Bibury; described by William Morris as the most beautiful village in England. A Spring visit to beat the crowds!

Length 6.5 miles
Duration 3 hours
Difficulty May be steep slopes, moderate fitness
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Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

CNL60 - Geology

Length 04.5 miles
Duration 2 hours
Difficulty Unsurfaced paths, basic fitness
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Tuesday, 7th April, 2026 – Start: 9:30 am

Alderton around Dumbleton Hill

Length 5.5 miles
Duration 3 hours
Difficulty May be steep slopes, moderate fitness
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Tuesday, 5th May, 2026 – Start: 9:30 am

Batsford: A journey of three churches

Length 5.5 miles
Duration 3 hours
Difficulty May be steep slopes, moderate fitness
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