Cowley walks

A circular walk through two beautiful Cotswold villages past an Alpaca herd or two. Look out for more animals in the parkland near Cowley and head over the hill and down through the valley of sheep. Beautiful in May when the hawthorn is in flower. If you are lucky you'll spot orchids on the downs too.

This circular walk uses a section of Cotswold Way with great views of Cheltenham from Leckhampton Hill which is an impressive Iron Age hillfort! Then you will use paths and tracks inland close to Coberley and South Hills.

A circular walk around Sheepscombe area and Cranham with glorious views to Painswick and Sheepscombe.

A circular walk around Sheepscombe area via Painswick Beacon and woodlands.

A circular walk between Sheepscombe and Painswick Beacon area.

A circular walk with glorious views to Painswick and Sheepscombe.

A one-way walk part of the 'Costwold Challenge' a one-day linear or two-day circular walk between two superb Gloucestershire inns.

Circular walk in the Sheepscombe area between woodlands nearby Laurie Lee Field.

A circular walk around Sheepscombe area between woodlands and Cranham village.

A one-way walk part of the 'Costwold Challenge' a one-day linear or two-day circular walk between two superb Gloucestershire inns.

Stroll round this lovely Cotswold village, with a visit to its well-preserved medieval church.

Walk down the valley and then divert to a picture-perfect Cotswold hamlet and church.

Explore four contrasting Cotswold villages in and around the glorious Churn valley.

Circular Road Walk from Compton Abdale to Withington and back.

A Cotswolds walk that is full of interest starting from the village of Sapperton and using sections of six long distance paths to complete the route.

Circular walk, Up hill and down. Great views and some points of interest such as a Fairy Grotto, poems., badger paintings, and a variety of great views.

A short, one-way stroll down into Stroud for sightseeing, shopping or to visit the Farmer’s Market. Return the same way, or by car or taxi.

After a level stroll above the Painswick Valley, this route drops to cross the stream then climbs to the popular Edgemoor Arms. It then joins the Cotswold Way for an extended promenade along the wooded escarpment, including a visit to the fine viewpoint of Haresfield Beacon.

A circular walk on either side of the Painswick Valley, visiting the villages of Pitchcombe and White’s Hill.

A climb to Wickridge for views of Stroud, followed by a level section and then descent with further fine views to Painswick. After climbing to the town, the return is along the stream and then on a mostly level path along the valley. The walk can be extended to Painswick House and gardens.

This circular walk from Winchcombe goes past Sudeley Castle and leads to great countryside viewpoints including Salter's Hill viewpoint using sections of Windrush Way and Gloucestershire Way.

Short circular walk around part of Farmcote Estate. Count the white gates.

This nice little pub walk goes along River Serven before going up to Sandhurst Hill and trig point. Along the way you will be able to enjoy many views of the countryside and if you are lucky you can even spot some rabbits, squirrels, birds and other little surprises if you keep your eyes wide open.

A walk in the heart of the Cotswolds, its countryside, its hills and its woods from the ruins of Hailes Abbey, taken over from the National Trust. This circuit takes part of the Cotswolds Way, an SGR hiking trail that crosses the Cotswolds from North to South for 164 km (from Chipping Campden to Bath).

This Gloucestershire walk from Horsley explores surrounding woods using well-marked paths and bridleways.