Slad Valley / Laurie Lee Walk
Opening hours
Open access, generally from dawn to dusk. Check local access, conditions and any seasonal restrictions before travelling.
Location: Slad Valley / Laurie Lee Walk, Cotswolds, UK
A little more time
The Slad Valley and Laurie Lee walk traces the landscape that shaped the writer's childhood, following lanes, fields and steep wooded slopes around Slad.
What to expect
Allow two to three hours for a circular route from the village, with proper walking shoes for muddy descents. Pause at the Woolpack and look for the church and valley views that recur in Lee's memoirs.
Opening hours
Public rights of way are open year-round. There are no fixed hours; check weather and pub opening times.
Reading the route
Slad Valley / Laurie Lee Walk is most rewarding when you treat it as a small piece of the landscape rather than a race to a viewpoint. Notice the changes in surface, light and sound as the route moves between streets, field edges, woodland or open ground.
Planning notes
Check the route length, weather and ground conditions before setting out. Download directions, wear shoes with grip and leave time for a stop at a village pub, café or viewpoint along the way.