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Continue reading →: 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…
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Continue reading →: 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,…
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Continue reading →: 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:…
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Continue reading →: Bourton-on-the-Water to Wyck Rissington Circular Walk7.5 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,…
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Continue reading →: Cleeve Common Circular5 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…
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Continue reading →: Rodborough Common Short LoopToddler 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…
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Continue reading →: Tinkley Gate Mini LoopToddler and pre-schooler walking route in the Cotswolds Distance: 1k HIGHLIGHTS: A delightful walk on the edge of Woodchester Park, with lovely views and open spaces for walking and exploring PARKING: Park at the Tinkley Gate Car Park, GL10 3UH, and walk a short distance to the Café area. This…
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Continue reading →: Crickley Hill Hill Top Fort WalkToddler and pre-schooler walking route in the Cotswolds. Distance: 2k PARKING: Crickley Hill Visitors Centre ( chargeable) ACCESSIBILITY: Disabled car parking and toilets at the visitor centre. Hard track some of the way around the hill top fort walk. EAT/ DRINK: Nice cafe with kids corner FACILITIES: Toilets at visitor…
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Continue reading →: Dover’s Hill Mini LoopToddler and preschooler walking route in the Cotswolds. DISTANCE: 1.6 k PARKING: Start your walk at the National Trust Dover’s Hill Car Park (GL55 6UW). HIGHLIGHTS: Immediately see a large field area before you with stunning views of Cotswold countryside as a backdrop. There are some steep slopes but no big…
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Continue reading →: Coaley Peak Short LoopToddler and Pre- schooler friendly walking route in the Cotswolds. Distance: 1k HIGHLIGHTS: High up on the Cotswold Escarpment lies Coaley Peak. Wander at your leisure through the expansive fields, flanked by woods to your right and with a backdrop of outstanding countryside views. ACCESSIBILITY: Good. Car park with access…
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