Warden Guided Walks
Our Cotswold Voluntary Wardens offer guided walks across the Cotswolds National Landscape and 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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- 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 a number of walking with dog groups around the Cotswolds you can meet up with. - In addition to the walks below we also provide multi-stage monthly warden led guided walks for some of the longer trails including Cotswold Way and Diamond Way, for more information, click 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 check for ticks after your walk. For more information go to Tick-awareness-A5-leaflet-April-2023
- Most walks do not require booking, just turn up on the day at the advertised meeting location.
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
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
Thursday, 7th November, 2024 – Start: 10:00 am
Arts and Crafts in Chipping Campden and Broad Campden
No Booking RequiredDifficulty: Easy Duration: 2.5 hours Distance: 4.5 miles
Start point: Chipping Campden War Memorial (on the High Street) GL55 6AT
A walk from Chipping Campden War memorial first to St James then to St Catherine's before walking to Broad Campden and returning to the War memorial. During the walk we shall be pointing out sites linked to the Arts & Crafts movement which contributed greatly to how the town looks today.
Thursday, 7th November, 2024 – Start: 10:00 am
Lords And Ladies Of Sherston
No Booking RequiredDifficulty: Moderate Duration: 3.0 hours Distance: 6.0 miles
Start point: Outside Holy Cross Church Sherston.
From Sherston we head across beautiful farmland taking in Lords and Ladyswood farms, heading to the edge of Luckington we enjoy streams and well tended woodlands. Please park considerately on the road near the church. Bring a drink and a snack.
Friday, 8th November, 2024 – Start: 10:00 am
Hills and Mills
No Booking RequiredDifficulty: Strenuous Duration: 5 hours Distance: 9 miles
Start point: Port Mill Car Park in Brimscombe, a little to the east of ‘The Ship’ public house
The walk will take us along the Golden Valley to Chalford, climb up to France Lynch and onward to Eastcombe, before descending the Toadsmoor Valley and returning to Brimscombe.
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.
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