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Bike ride with kids: South Cerney to Cricklade (Cotswold Lakes)
We took a family bike ride on Cycle route 47, located in the Cotswold Lakes area near South Cerney, Gloucestershire. This bike ride is mostly traffic free, along an old railway line past lakes and countryside with cotswold villages to explore. Distance: Approx 8 miles Time taken: 3 hours with a long stop for lunch… Read more
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The circus is in town…
Giffords’ advertises itself as a magical, village green touring circus. We went with our two kids age 9 and 7. Read on to find out what we thought in our review of Gifford’s Circus – spoiler alert; it’s awesome and we loved it! Gifford’s Circus Review 2026 Where Gifford’s is based in Stroud, the heart… Read more
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The best Cotswold Way circular family walks
If you’re looking for short circular walks that you can do with the kids, while still enjoying the best countryside views that the famous Cotswold Way has to offer, you have come to the right place! We love to walk with our kids, but a long distance multi- day hike along the Cotswold way just… Read more
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Family walk in the Cotswolds: Hailes Abbey Circular
6.2 km / 3.8 miles This delightful walk has fabulous views, interesting scenery for parents and kids, past grazing sheep, orchards and ancient woodland, and historic Hailes Church and the ruins of Hailes Abbey. A lovely moderate option, at just under 4 miles has some up and downs but nothing to significant, no real puffers… Read more
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Family Walk in the Cotswolds: Haresfield Beacon Circular
This gorgeous part of the Cotswold escarpement is the perfect place for a family walk – stunning views across the stroud valley and the breacon beacons, thetr are plenty of criss cross trails for shorter or more adventorous walks across hilltop forts and lush ancient woodlands. Our kids loved this one – a nice moderate… Read more
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Family walk up Leckhampton Hill and the Devil’s Chimney
3.8k / 2.5 miles Highlights: This lovely walk with fantastic views of Cheltenham, Stroud and the surrounding countryside. Spot the limestone rock formation of the Devils Chimney. Parking: There are two small parking areas on Daisybank Road GL53 9QQ. The first is a car park, and a little way further along the road a layby… Read more
Cotswold Little Explorers 