Two Villages River Walk

Three circular walks. Map and directions for three river valley walks of varying lengths, which explore the beautiful Cotswold countryside around the village of Quenington, Gloucestershire.

This is the Village Walk which is the shortest walk, blue line on leaflet.

Distance

2 miles / 3.22 km

Duration

0.75 to 1 hours

Difficulty

Basic fitness, unsurfaced paths

Mobility aid rating

Stile free

Shape

Circular

Route description

A family friendly walk through two pretty Cotswold villages passing 2 playgrounds, crossing 3 river bridges and has a village shop/café halfway round.

This walk crosses working farmland so please be respectful, clear up after your dog and follow the Countryside Code.

Start

Address


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OS Grid Ref

SP146041

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Navigation

  • From front of Keepers Arms, turn right and walk uphill until you reach the village hall on your left.
  • Turn right opposite the hall and bear right along the bottom of the village green.
  • Go through the two stone pillars and follow the grass track downhill, the playground will be on your left.
  • At the end of the track is a road junction, carry straight across with the cottages on your left. Just after the cottages is a pedestrian gate, go through this to enter the valley bottom.
  • Follow the footpath along the bottom of the valley until you reach a pedestrian gate leading to an iron bridge over the river. Cross the bridge to join the road, turning left towards Coln St Aldwyns, passing a playground on your left just before you reach the village.
  • Go straight on at the staggered cross roads with the large horse chestnut and circular seat to your left. You will see the village shop and café (Coln Stores) if you wish to stop for a break.
  • Carry on uphill with the shop on your left then turn first left.
  • Continue along the road until it forks, take the left hand fork (the right hand fork leads to the Church) and the road becomes a grass/stone track.
  • Follow the track down to a bridge crossing and turn left at the tarmac drive.
  • Follow the drive to the road and turn right over the river and up the steep hill back to Quenington.
  • Carry on over the crossroads at the brow of the hill and continue until you reach the village green.
  • Turn left and head downhill back to the starting point outside the pub.