Try out 3 walks with us – click a date for more details

Saturday, 19th January 2019: Old Hill Fort
Join the South Cotswold group for a 12.0 mile moderate walk.Cotswold Way to Horton, Little Sodbury, Badminton. Terrain 2 Hilly and level mix. Bring a picnic.
Monday, 21st January 2019: CANCELLED! Historic Cirencester Town and its Park
Join the South Cotswold group for a 3.5 mile leisurely walk.CANCELLED - See instead the replacement walk from Frampton Mansell.NO! Fascinating walk in historic Cirencester town and a little of its Park.
Monday, 21st January 2019: Frampton Mansell Golden Valley leisurely walk - REPLACEMENT
Join the South Cotswold group for a 3.5 mile leisurely walk.Fields, lanes, woodland and valley towpath. Terrain 2 Hilly and level mix. Meals and snacks available after, please pre-order.
Wednesday, 23rd January 2019: Curses, Curses
Join the South Cotswold group for a 8.0 mile moderate walk.Uley, Elcombe, Woodmancote, Dursley, Cam Long Down. Terrain 3 Hilly with some steep climbs. Bring a picnic.
Wednesday, 30th January 2019: If I were a rich man
Join the South Cotswold group for a 5.7 mile moderate walk.Elbury Hill, Swinhay, Bradley Green (views), Hawpark Farm, Abbey Gate. Terrain 1 Not much climbing except for stiles.
Saturday, 2nd February 2019: Don't Dawdle in Caudle
Join the South Cotswold group for a 5.0 mile moderate walk.Caudle Green, Brimpsfield, Climperwell. Terrain 2 Hilly and level mix. Lunch available at end.
Monday, 4th February 2019: Is it Thursday? No Monday
Join the South Cotswold group for a 4.0 mile leisurely walk.A previous Thursday walk that I have tweaked to make the climb up to Wallow Green seem flatter. Above Nailsworth then flat and downhill finishing through Ruskin Mill. Terrain 2 Hilly and level mix. Please pre-book food.

To see maps and where to meet on the above walks, click the date of each walk.

To see details of later walks, click the Walks menu above and then Walks Programme - or simply click HERE

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About the South Cotswold Ramblers Group

South Cotswold Ramblers Group is one out of nearly 500 in England, Scotland and Wales who are part of Ramblers, Britain's walking charity. VISIT RAMBLERS WEBSITE HERE.

Why not walk with us on our varied Group walks in the Stroud district including Painswick in this beautiful part of Gloucestershire? Every week we put on two, three or even four walks and would love to see you.

Get to know the best rambles around the Five Valleys around Stroud including the Slad Valley made famous in Laurie Lee's Cider with Rosie, Westonbirt, Nailsworth, Berkeley, Slimbridge, Dursley, Frampton-on-Severn, Wotton-under-Edge and Tetbury as well as our regular walks outside this superb walking area.

If you decide to join our friendly group, you will also be supporting the valuable work of Ramblers in Britain and you will also be entitled to walk with any Ramblers' group in Great Britain! It's easy to join our group here.

Come and try a few walks with us soon, (there is no need to join Ramblers for up to three walks). Our walks are anything from 4 miles at an leisurely pace up to 10 miles or even more. Keep fit, have a chat and see the beautiful Gloucestershire countryside.

VISITORS FROM ABROAD, you will be very welcome to join us on a walk (hike) without being members.

CARING FOR FOOTPATHS AND OTHER RIGHTS OF WAY - Our volunteer members keep an eye on the local footpath network, working with Gloucestershire Public Rights of Way (PRoW) Officers to help solve problems. Tell us about footpath problems here online.

FOOTPATH VOLUNTEERS - Some of our members clear and waymark paths, and erect and repair signposts and stiles. Could you help?

WALK IN THE COTSWOLDS - You do not have to be a member to try three of our walks before joining Ramblers! We lead varied walks each weekend and mid week in the scenic South Cotswolds. see a map of our home area.

VISIT OUR HUGE PHOTO GALLERY - Our regularly updated walks photos show you our delightful area and the people who take part!

SOCIAL EVENTS & HOLIDAYS - We also arrange enjoyable walking holidays for our members and social events.

VISIT AGAIN - If you have enjoyed looking at our website, please visit again. Send us a message if you wish. We usually update the website several times a week. Good walking.

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