For the love of walking, come walk with us soon ...
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... we hope you may then decide to join the Ramblers
Try out 3 walks with us – click a date for more details
- Saturday, 15th December 2018: Over the hill and far awayJoin the South Cotswold group for a 6.0 mile moderate walk.Through Hempsted village, passing Lady's Well to reach Gloucester Docks, staying there one hour. Returning via the Gloucester Sharpness canal. Terrain 1 Not much climbing. Bring a snack.
- Monday, 17th December 2018: Purton PerambulationJoin the South Cotswold group for a 4.0 mile leisurely walk.If it is a wet Autumn then it will be a walk along the canal, hopefully I will be able to do a lollipop walk to Hinton or a circular one to Halmore and back.
- Wednesday, 19th December 2018: A two valleys walkJoin the South Cotswold group for a 6.5 mile moderate walk.A walk through Slad and Painswick valleys. Terrain 3 Hilly. Might be muddy in places. Bring a snack.
- Saturday, 22nd December 2018: Taking a leaf out of John’s bookJoin the South Cotswold group for a 4.0 mile moderate walk.From Cainscross along canal to Waitrose then an hour or so to wander around Stroud farmer's market, Shambles market and have a coffee. Back along the river bank and cycle track. Terrain 1 Not much climbing. Fish and chip shop and Chinese takeaway by CP.
- Saturday, 29th December 2018: Towpath to the sales!Join the South Cotswold group for a 5.0 mile moderate walk.Towpath along Kennet and Avon canal to Pulteney Bridge in Bath. You will then have one hour for shopping, sightseeing or coffee. Back through Sydney Gardens to towpath to start.
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
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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