Publications
Gloucestershire Area:
Area News: Published February, May and October. The October 2013 edition is available to download.
The Gloucestershire Rambler: This monthly newsletter is intended to help keep people informed of what is happening and perhaps encourage them to play a greater part in our work. The November 2013 edition is available to download.
Archive editions of the monthly newsletter are also available to download:
- September 2013 edition;
- August 2012 edition;
- September 2012 edition;
- December 2012 edition;
- February 2013 edition;
- June 2013 edition.
Cotswold Way handbook: this contains a brief description
of the route, accommodation lists and walking schedules, it was last revised
in 2006.
Contact - Geoff Smithdale
Cirencester Group:
Walks around Cirencester: Number 1: a walk from Duntisbourne to Cirencester;
The Cirencester Circuit: a 10 mile walk round Cirencester
with several short alternatives;
Contact - Bill Irving (01285) 650012
Forest of Dean Group
The Highmeadow (10 miles) and Beechenhurst (7 miles) Trails:
a comprehensive leaflet describing both of these Trails and the places
of interest connected with them.
Contact - Forest of Dean group website
Three 3-mile circular walks in the East of the Forest of Dean which
can be combined as a 10 mile walk.
Contact - Forest of Dean group website
Exploring Historic Dean: this new book published in
2009, contains 14 scenic walks in and around the ancient Forest of Dean.
It is beautifully illustrated and contains a wealth of information on
the history and industrial heritage of this lovely area;
Contact - Forest of Dean group website
Gloucester Group
The Glevum Way is a 26 mile circular walk around the
outskirts of Gloucester;
Available from the Tourist Information Office, 28 Southgate Street, Gloucester,
GL1 2DP
North Cotswold group
The group have just published a second edition (2011) of the North
Cotswold Diamond Way. It is available for £6, plus £1.60
postage/packaging, and includes the whole of the 60 mile North Cotswold
Diamond Way.
Contact - Liz Bell
South Cotswold Group
Favourite walks in the South Cotswolds - Book one;
More favourite Walks in the South Cotswolds;
Contact - Mike Garner
Other publications
Cheltenham Circular Footpath: 26 mile circular walk
around Cheltenham created by Cheltenham Borough Council in collaboration
with the Cotswold Wardens and the Ramblers;
Available from Tourist Information, 77 Promenade, Cheltenham, GL50 1PS.
The Cotswold Way National Trail Companion published
by the National Trail Office;
Contact - cotsway@gloucestershire.gov.uk
The Cotswold Lion: newpaper published for the Cotswolds
AONB. Publishes a wide range of guided walks led by the Cotswold Voluntary
Wardens;
Available from Tourist Information Centres and Libraries.
The Gloucestershire Way / The Wysis Way
/ The Cotswold Canal walk / St Kenelm's Way;
Contact - Gerry Stewart
Winchcombe Way - The Official Guide:
An official guide is available to accompany the route. The guide has detailed
maps showing paths and refreshment stops together with clear instructions
on following the way marked route. The route is broken down into sections
allowing many parts of the route to be walked as a circular walk.
Please send a cheque for £5.60 (including P&P), payable to 'Winchcombe
Walkers are Welcome', c/o 31 Delavale Road, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire
GL54 5YL.
Ordnance Survey maps: Details of all maps published by the Ordnance Survey are available on the OS website