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Rodborough Common Woodland Walk
4 k / 2.5 miles HIGHLIGHTS: Explore the Rodborough Common Woodlands on the lower slopes of the escarpment in this lovely circular walk. PARKING: Free parking at a National Trust Lay by on Bear Hill, nearest postcode GL5 5DE. (Exact location is OS grid ref SO847026) ACCESIBILITY: The trail follows uneven woodland tracks and then opens… Read more
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Minchampton Common Loop
5 k / 3.1 miles HIGHLIGHTS: This walk is a lovely circuit around the open grasslands of the Minchinhampton Common and golf course. The route is flat and has lovely views of the Gloucestershire countryside above the Severn vale and Stroud valley. PARKING: Free parking opposite the walk start point, The Amberley Inn. (The Amberley… Read more
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Cotswold Tow Path Walk
1 mile/1.5k Highlights: A gentle and easy short walk perfect for toddlers. Parking: Pay and display at Cotswold Water Park, Rigsby’s Ln, Cirencester GL7 6FJ. Type of Walk: Circular (Cotswold Water Park route 1) Dogs: Yes, on the lead Facilities: Toilets and café at the Gate Way Visitor Centre Eat/Drink: Café at the gateway visitor… Read more
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Bourton-on-the-Water to Wyck Rissington Circular Walk
7.5 k/ 4.6 miles How long did it take? 3 hours, with play stops, snack stops, and a leisurely pace, not hurrying the kids. Highlights: Enjoy the picturesque Bourton-on-the-Water, through countryside fields and woodlands, and past the lakes of the carp farm. Take in the River Windrush, Greystones Nature Reserve, and the tiny Wyck Rissington,… Read more
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Cleeve Common Circular
5 k/ 3.1 miles Highlights: The highest point of the Cotswolds, this walks takes you past the most scenic parts of the common. Gaze on stunning views for miles on the open hill top following grassy paths through the meadow. See grazing livestock, wildflower and butterflies and bees a plenty in the summer months. Parking:… Read more
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Rodborough Common Short Loop
Toddler and pre-schooler walking route in the Cotswolds DISTANCE: 1.6 k PARKING: Roborough Common National Trust Car Park EAT/ DRINK: Winstones Ice Cream; unmissable! FACILITIES: ACCESSIBILITY: HIGHLIGHTS: Follow the grassy track along this lovely open hillside with stunning views of Stroud and the Severn Estuary. STEP BY STEP: Leave the car park and follow the… Read more
Cotswold Little Explorers 