About Gloucestershire Walking Group (Working age)

Weekend Walks

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 9:45am
20’s and 30’s - Stinchcombe, Wotton and Breakheart Hills Circular - 9.0 miles

Moderate walk, 9 Miles (14.5km)
Please RSVP through meetup, it's free and ensures we know who to wait for 🙂 - https://www.meetup.com/gloucestershire-walking-group/events/317026947/ 📍 Location: Dursley📅 Date: Sunday 8th November 2026⏳ Time: 09:45am meet for a 10:00am prompt start. Expected finish around 2:00–3:00pm.📈 9 miles with approx 600m elevation gain 🚕 Parking:May Lane Car Park, Dursley, GL11 4JQ (What3Words: ///thrashing.steamed.turkeys). Spaces can be limited so please car share where possible. Alternative parking is available at the Long Street long-stay car park or on-street nearby if needed. 👣 Walk Description:A moderate, hilly circular loop starting from Dursley Town Centre, taking us along sections of the Cotswold Way as we make our way over towards the historic town of Wotton-under-Edge. Gorgeous views and enchanted forest views throughout.Starting with a steep climb (sorry) to the top of Stinchcombe Hill, we’ll then immediately shed all that height down the other side as we pass some stunning scenery, eventually dropping into Stancombe. From here, it’s a climb up to North Nibley and Tyndale Monument.We then embark on a flat section taking us to Wotton Hill via Brackenbury Ditches and Fort.We then head back through Westridge Wood and drop into the valley at Millend, for our final steep climb up the aptly named Breakheart Hill… from here it’s more Woodland walking as we drop back down into Dursley for a well earned beverage at the Old Spot. ⭐ Highlights ⁠Awesome company as ever. Spectacular views and different types of landscape/terrain. ⁠Potential to encounter horses and livestock. ⚠ Hazards Livestock After rain, sections of the route (including a wooden bridge) will be very slippery 👟 Attire and Footwear:Dress appropriately for the weather. Sturdy walking boots are essential for your comfort and safety.😋 SnacksBring a packed lunch and water.🐾 Pets Policy:Dogs are not permitted on this walk, except for registered assistance dogs. If you have any concerns about route suitability, please consult with the walk leader beforehand.📞 Emergency Contacts:Please carry emergency contact details with you at all times. Your safety is our priority!

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 10:00am
Circular walk: Linover Wood, Shipton Golf Course Foxcote – finish at Dunkertons.

Easy Access walk, 7.5 Miles (12.1km)
This is a glorious 7.5 mile walk, mostly in open Cotswold countryside with many excellent views, and some woodland. Starting at the free car park at Linover Wood, we will make our way to Shipton Golf Course then towards Foxcote Hill, turning off before the peak towards the top of Linover Wood, before descending back to the car park. Some level of fitness is required for a total elevation of about 300m (fairly typical for a Cotswold walk of that distance) but this is NOT one of the group’s fast-ish paced walks and all are welcome. There will be a break at about halfway, if anyone wants to bring a snack or packed lunch. Option of a drink at Dunkertons after the walk. The free car park is accessed from the A40.  It is on the right immediately after The Fox (restaurant) if driving out of Cheltenham, or immediately before if coming from the direction of Burford.  

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 10:00am
AGM and walk

Leisurely walk, 6.2 Miles (10km)
Morning walk followed by lunch and AGM at the Bell, Shurdington Road.  Details to follow.

Sun, 29 Nov 2026 9:45am
Haresfield and Stroud Green circular - Fast paced walk

Moderate walk, 9.3 Miles (15km)
'Fast' walks are for those that can sustain 3 mph (excluding a break for lunch) on flat ground for the advertised walk distance. We will be a bit slower uphill. This is a hilly walk with some stiles, brambles and mud in the beautiful hills, woods and pastures North-West of Stroud. From Stratford Park we will walk via Whiteshill to Haresfield beacon, descend via Vinegar Hill, walk through fields past Stroud Green then return via Westrip.  Highlights will include beechwoods, far-reaching views from the Beacon and ancient oaks.

Walks for 20-30s