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Guided Walks

Warden Guided Walks

Our Cotswold Voluntary Wardens offer guided walks across the Cotswolds National Landscape and look forward to meeting you. These walks offer an interesting and often entertaining way of exploring our wonderful Cotswold countryside and landscape.

    • Most walks do not require booking, just turn up on the day at the advertised meeting location.
      If booking is required, even for some free walks, you will be asked to fill out a short form on the walk page.
    • Dogs are unfortunately not able to be accommodated on our guided walks (except assistance dogs).
      There are though a number of walking with dog groups around the Cotswolds you can meet up with.
    • In addition to the walks below we also provide multistage monthly warden led guided walks for some of the longer trails including Cotswold Way and Diamond Way, more information can be found here.
    • Safety is important so please take a moment to read our Safety Guidance here.
    • Please always be tick aware whilst walking in the Cotswolds. Consider your clothing and checking for ticks after your walk. For more information go to Tick-awareness-A5-leaflet-April-2023

All walks by the Voluntary Wardens are FREE OF CHARGE however donations are welcome and help us to take care of the countryside. You can donate online here.

Find a Guided Walk

To find guided walks of interest use the ‘Location’, ‘Month’ and ‘Difficulty’ filters below and then hit the ‘Find Walks’ button.

You will be presented with a list of walks below the map, just click on the walk title to find out more.

Find a walk

Location

Month

Difficulty

DIFFICULTY:

EASY — length may vary, but terrain is mainly flat (level)
MODERATE — includes some hills and some rough ground
STRENUOUS — may be rough underfoot and ascents and descents may be steep

Some walks may be cancelled, please click 'Messages & Alerts' above to view updates.

Wednesday, 31st July, 2024 – Start: 10:00 am
Luckington and Longbourn
No Booking Required

Difficulty: Moderate Duration: 3.5 hours Distance: 6.0 miles

Start point: The Old Ship Inn, Luckington. Please park considerately nearby.

The walk passes through Luckington Court, featured as Longbourn in the film 'Pride and Prejudice', then heads towards Sherston. We visit the lovely village of Sopworth and return across farmland to Luckington around 1:30pm. Bring a packed lunch.

Wednesday, 31st July, 2024 – Start: 6:30 pm
Evening Summer Stroll #1
No Booking Required

Difficulty: Moderate Duration: 2 hours Distance: 4 miles

Start point: Seven Springs lay by ( opposite closed Hungry Horse Pub)

Summer evening stroll, incorporates a mile of of the Cotswold Way with views over Cheltenham

Thursday, 1st August, 2024 – Start: 10:00 am
Candle in the Window
No Booking Required

Difficulty: Moderate Duration: 4.0 hours Distance: 8.0 miles

Start point: Chavenage Green 0.5 miles north west of Chavenage House. Chavenage House is signposted from the A46, 2.5 miles south of Nailsworth.

Explore sites of anarchy and Civil War near Tetbury, including Chavenage House and Beverston Castle. Although not steep, the path may be muddy and wet in places, if rain has occurred. Bring lunch.
Please note:

Unless otherwise indicated, all walks by the Voluntary Wardens are free of charge however donations are very much appreciated and are usually collected at the end of the walk.

PLEASE: always remember to wear appropriate footwear because some walks may be steep and muddy in places. Sorry but only assistance dogs are allowed on walks. Warden Leaders will take all reasonable care and precautions but each walker is ultimately responsible for their own safety, and for determining their capability to complete the chosen walk.

It is also advisable to check the website or call the Cotswolds Conservation Board (07841 663607) beforehand for details of any changes, particularly during bad weather.

9 August, 2024 : The Highways and Byways of Toadsmoor and Lypiatt

Walking poles recommended as there is one challenging though short descent.