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 […]
Crickley Hill Country Park
THE INSIDERCrickley Hill Country ParkCrickley Hill Country Park is one of the easiest places to get a big Cotswold view without committing to a long hike. The escarpment edge looks across the Severn Vale, while short paths lead through beech woodland, grassland and archaeological sites. On a clear day you can trace the Malvern Hills […]
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.
Newark Park
A secluded National Trust estate near Wotton-under-Edge with an Elizabethan house, gardens, woodland walks and Severn Vale views.
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.
Woodchester Park
THE INSIDERWoodchester ParkWoodchester Park is a quiet National Trust valley of lakes, woodland and meadow around the unfinished mansion. What to expect The circular lakeside walk is the main event: look for kingfishers, old bridges and changing woodland colour. It is a good choice for a peaceful half-day, with the mansion visit added when it […]
Minchinhampton Common
THE INSIDERMinchinhampton CommonMinchinhampton Common is open downland above the Stroud valleys, famous for skylarks, far-reaching views and grazing cattle. What to expect Walk out from the National Trust car park towards the old airfield and look for the ridgeline views to the Severn Vale. Keep dogs close around livestock, avoid golf tees and leave time […]