Lechlade Riverside & Thames Path
THE INSIDERLechlade Riverside & Thames PathLechlade Riverside is a relaxed way to reach the Cotswolds’ southern edge. Start near St John’s Lock and follow the Thames Path past water meadows, willows and narrowboats, then return to town for coffee or lunch. The lock and footbridge give the walk a clear turning point, while the open […]
Great Witcombe Roman Villa
THE INSIDERGreat Witcombe Roman VillaGreat Witcombe Roman Villa is a compact, rewarding stop for anyone interested in the Roman Cotswolds. The surviving walls, mosaic floors and bath-house rooms show the scale and comfort of a villa estate that once looked across the valley. Interpretation is limited, which makes the visit feel more like reading the […]
Uley Long Barrow (Hetty Pegler’s Tump)
A partially reconstructed Neolithic burial mound, known locally as Hetty Pegler’s Tump, on the Cotswold escarpment above the Severn Vale.
Nympsfield Long Barrow
A Neolithic chambered long barrow at Coaley Peak with open Severn Valley views, picnic tables and a short walk from the Cotswold Way.
Saul Junction & Cotswold Canals Visitor Centre
A canal junction, visitor centre and waterside walking base where the Stroudwater Navigation meets the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal.
Tyndale Monument
A 111-foot hilltop memorial to William Tyndale with a spiral staircase, Severn Vale views and a route on the Cotswold Way.
Belas Knap Long Barrow
A well-preserved Neolithic long barrow on the Cotswold escarpment, reached by a short but steep walk from the Cotswold Way.
Tetbury Market House
THE INSIDERTetbury Market HouseTetbury's Market House is an elegant seventeenth-century structure at the centre of the old wool town, raised on sturdy stone pillars. What to expect It is the natural starting point for exploring the Chipping Steps, church and antique shops. Look up at the timber roof, then continue on foot rather than moving […]
St Mary’s Church, Tetbury
THE INSIDERSt Mary’s Church, TetburySt Mary's in Tetbury sits at the heart of the old wool town, with a tall tower, historic fittings and views into the market streets. What to expect Combine the church with the Chipping Steps and Goods Shed for a compact walking circuit. Look for memorials to local trades and the […]
St Mary’s Church & Churchyard Yews, Painswick
THE INSIDERSt Mary’s Church & Churchyard Yews, PainswickPainswick's parish church is famous for its collection of clipped yew trees, which frame the churchyard in a distinctive, almost architectural pattern. What to expect Walk the perimeter first for the best views, then step inside to see the medieval fabric and local memorials. It is a calm […]