Walks with Cirencester ramblers (GR01) Cirencester ramblers
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Updated Mon, 03 Jul 2023
Weekday Walks
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:00am
Laurie Lee Wood
Moderate walk, 3.7 Miles (6km)
This is the last stretch of the Laurie Lee Wildlife Way taking in Elcombe, Laurie Lee Wood, Swift's Hill and Steanbridge. We'll walk along paths and tracks through fields and woods with one moderately steep climb and several stiles.
The group can partake of lunch in front of the pub whilst enjoying fine views over the Slad valley.
One refreshment stop.
Weekend Walks
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:00am
A Walk on the Wild Syde
Moderate walk, 5.5 Miles (8.9km)
Walk from Gloucester Beeches to the village of Syde, then down to valley bottom and on through Poston Wood and then up to Brimpsfield Church, leaving the church descending through the Rookery, then gradually back up hill to Gloucester Beeches.
One refreshment stop.
Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:15am
Medieval Villages and Valleys
Moderate walk, 7.5 Miles (12.1km)
The walk is mostly over farmland with some overgrown tracks, there is an uneven hill climb where poles would be useful. We visit the villages of Cold Aston and Notgrove and the hamlet of Aylworth.
2 refreshment stops.
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:15am
Walk on the Edge
Moderate walk, 6.5 Miles (10.5km)
From Hillsley we head across fields to Wortley where we join the Cotswold Way which takes us most of the way back to Hillsley. A steepish uphill towards the end of the walk.
Coffee stop and possible refreshments at the finish at The Fleece in Hillsley.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:15am
Great Bedwyn and the Kennet and Avon Canal
Leisurely walk, 5.5 Miles (8.9km)
From Great Bedwyn we will cross the railway line and follow the tow path along the Kennet and Avon Canal and railway line until we go under the railway to Crofton Pumping Station. Then cross fields on to the village of Wilton and take a short climb to Wilton Windmill for our lunch stop. Then taking the woodland back to Great Bedwyn. 2 refreshment stops. 1 stile.