About South Cotswold

Weekday Walks

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:30am
Horsbere Brook Nature Reserve

Leisurely walk, 3.2 Miles (5.1km)
An easy walk from Larkhay Road around the Horsbere Brook Nature Reserve and community woods, passing Zoons Court farmhouse with views over Gloucester. T1, very little climbing, kissing gates but no stiles. One stop for coffee. Refreshments available at the Coach and Horses PH after the walk.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:00am
Tackling the Thames Path & Swillbrook Nature Reserve

Moderate walk, 5.5 Miles (8.9km)
A level walk in very pretty countryside around Ashton Keynes. We will walk along the Thames path to Neighbridge, then through woods towards SwillBrook Nature Reserve, where we will stroll through open meadows. Swillbrook attracts a population of beavers.  Good paths in the main, no stiles, the Nature Reserve can become muddy after rain. The White Hart at Ashton Keynes provides good quality pub grub. Meet at 9:50 at the car park in Park Place.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00am
Source of The Thames

Moderate walk, 7 Miles (11.3km)
From the car park at The Tunnel House Inn, we go across the fields to Tarlton and into Hailey Wood. We will follow woodland tracks to the Saw Mill where we then exit the woods and cross more fields to Coates. We then take a detour to visit The Source of the Thames returning back to the disused Sapperton Canal where we follow the tow path back to the start. Meet at 9.50am, terrain 1 ,a few gradual uphill inclines , approx 7 stiles. Coffee break only but food available in pub after the walk. Parking in pub car park with their kind permission, there is no road parking nearby . We may need to preorder food on the day.  

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:30am
In the Pink with sculptures

Leisurely walk, 2.5 Miles (4km)
After parking at Newark Park National Trust house car park, where we will meet at 10.20, we will follow the Pink Trail around the estate. 2.5 miles within the estate, with half the walk a gentle descent of about 440ft (134m) and a gentle ascent back up. There is a Sculpture exhibition in the house, which you may like to visit after the walk, which makes this short walk a more viable proposition.  National Trust members: you can use your membership card to park for free in the car park and for access to the walk, the house where there is the sculpture exhibition, and the cafe "pavilion" i.e.marquee. If you are not a National Trust member or do not have a National trust card, you will have to pay for the parking (£3.20) and pay to enter the estate for the walk, house, exhibition etc (£15) - this is not a free walk, so you have been warned! There is also a very well marked Orange Trail 1.5 miles, where you follow the arrows on good paths, if anyone would prefer an even shorter self-led walk with the possibility of meeting others in the group for coffee afterwards.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00am
North on the Severn Way

Moderate walk, 6.5 Miles (10.5km)
Along the Severn Way, past the power station and on to Shepperdine then back through fields and bridle way. T0 - flat walk Coffee stop only

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:30am
Rivers and Fields from Saul Junction

Leisurely walk, 4 Miles (6.4km)
Following rivers along grassy paths to Upper Framilode , some road walking alongside the estuary to Framilode, return via fields. Terrain 0, totally flat but 12 straightfoward stiles. Hydration/snack break only, food available in cafe after walk. Meet at 10.20am in Willow Trust car park, please note £3 parking fee payable in cash or using parking app.  

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:00am
Kathy's Walk

Moderate walk, 6 Miles (9.7km)
Owlpen, along the valley to Rockstowes, long ascent to Uley Bury and steep descent. Terrain 2 Hilly and level mix. Coffee stop. Park considerately on the road outside the church.  

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:00am
Cordial at Caudle

Moderate walk, 6.2 Miles (10km)
Brimpsfield, Climperwell, Caudle Green, Brimpsfield, hilly and level mix 

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 10:30am
Avening Revisited

Leisurely walk, 4.2 Miles (6.8km)
From Avening up past Brandhouse Farm along Hazel Wood and back down.  Couple of hills but we’ll go at a gentle pace and several stiles.  Also a rough and stony downhill track back into the village.  Meet time is 10.20 and there is parking on the roadside in front of the school and church in Avening.  Coffee stop only. Terrain 2 hilly and level mix. Leisurely pace. 

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:00am
Two Hawkesburys

Moderate walk, 6.3 Miles (10.1km)
From the car park of The Beaufort Arms , we head through the village, across fields and tracks to Kilcott. We then follow the Monarch's Way , crossing a field and track to the main road. A short distance on the road and then more fields, country lanes and tracks to Hawkesbury church. We then head up through the woods to further tracks which lead back to the start. Local terrain type 2, a few lengthy climbs both up and down, about 8 stiles. Coffee break only. Meet at 9.50am.  Food available in the Beaufort Arms after the walk. We will need to preorder in the morning before we start the walk. Toilets should be available in the pub before the walk. Please only park in the car park if eating in the pub.

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 10:30am
It Should Have Been The Sloe Gin Walk

Leisurely walk, 3.8 Miles (6.1km)
An almost flat walk around the nature trails at Olbury Power station ( now decommissioned ) including part of the Severn Way. T1 - very little climbing ( only 39ft. ) Coffee stop only