Adlestrop, Chastleton and Cornwell
A circular walk from Adlestrop, around to Chastleton then on to Cornwell and back via Daylesford.
A lovely walk from Adlestrop where Edward Thomas was inspired to write his famous poem ‘Adlestrop’, when his train made an unscheduled stop and he wrote about what he saw and heard. From there we walk to Chastleton, and Chastleton House, owned by the National Trust. The Jacobean house was used as the Seymours' house in the television series of Wolf Hall. From here we walk on through the remains of Chastleton Barrow fort to the village of Cornwell and Cornwell Manor, a prestigious wedding venue. We head back to Adlestrop via Daylesford, home of Warren Hastings, the first Governor-General of India. Daylesford is now the home of Sir Anthony Bamford of JCB fame and the venue of Boris Johnson’s late wedding reception. Bring a drink/snack.
This walk is organised by Cotswold Voluntary Wardens, the voluntary arm of the Cotswolds Conservation Board. These walks offer an interesting and often entertaining way of exploring our wonderful Cotswold countryside and landscape. All walks by the Voluntary Wardens are FREE OF CHARGE however donations are welcome and help us to take care of the countryside.
PLEASE: always remember to wear appropriate footwear because some walks may be steep and muddy in places. Dogs are not allowed on walks, except guide dogs and hearing dogs. It is advisable to check the website or call the Cotswolds Conservation Board (07841 663607) beforehand for details of any changes, particularly during bad weather.
| Difficulty: Moderate |
| Date: Tue December 3, 2024 |
| Time: 10:00 AM |
| Duration: 3 hours |
| Distance: 6 miles |
| OS Grid Ref: SP 242 272 |
| Map Ref: W3W : sourcing.outfit.exotic |
| Starting Point: Adlestrop Village Hall GL56 0YR |
| Stile Free: No |
| Leader: Ray Goold, Pat McCarthy, John Milroy, Richard Sharp, Roy Taylor |
| Organiser: Cotswold Voluntary Wardens |