We set off along the track

Try up to 3 walks FREE! Click dates for more details!

Saturday, 15th June 2019: Exploring the Berkeley Vale
Join the South Cotswold group for a 8.0 mile moderate walk.Terrain 1 Not much climbing. Bring a packed lunch.
Monday, 17th June 2019: Summer on the horizon
Join the South Cotswold group for a 3.5 mile leisurely walk.London Road, Conygre Woods, Coombe Hill, Dyers Brook, Hollywell, Marchesi Walk. Terrain 2 Hilly and level mix. One climb at easy pace. Great views. Food available at Royal Oak or cafes in High St.
Wednesday, 19th June 2019: A Walk on the Wild Side
Join the South Cotswold group for a 6.3 mile moderate walk.From Falfield to Rockhampton back via Lower Stone. Terrain 1 Not much climbing. Paths seem rarely walked, poor stiles, muddy gateways, rusty five bar gates, but still a nice walk. Food available at The Huntsman, please pre-order.
Thursday, 20th June 2019: Up and Down in Nailsworth
Join the South Cotswold group for a 3.8 mile moderate walk.Zig-zag up to Forest Green, down to the Miry Brook and up to Wallow Green. Terrain 2 Hilly and level mix. Various eating establishments in Nailsworth.
Saturday, 22nd June 2019: Northleach Church from all angles
Join the South Cotswold group for a 7.0 mile moderate walk.Northleach, Farmington, Diamond Way, Monarchs Way, Hampnet. Terrain 1 Not much climbing. Pubs and cafes in Northleach.
Wednesday, 26th June 2019: Around the Badminton Estate
Join the South Cotswold group for a 5.0 mile moderate walk.Walk around estate including Seven Mile plantation, Little Badminton and the Great Park. Terrain 0 Level. May be muddy through woods if wet. Nearest pub Fox and Hounds Acton Turville.

A group photo at the 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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—– Do come and try a walk with us —– Photos done up to Saturday 15 June 2019 —– For Amalfi photos, see Group>Group Holiday Photos —–

Latest Messages

Every Convenience – Cranham walk – 31st July

In addition to being able to use the loos at the scout centre where we will be able to park for a £1 donation, at coffee time, planned for St Mary’s Birdlip, the church warden has offered to unlock the loo there for us between 11-12 and kindly pointed out a cold water tap and…

Come and meet other Ramblers at the Stroud Symphony Orchestra concert – 22 June

There are usually 30 or more Ramblers that attend each SSO concert. The next one is on Saturday coming, 22 June. Park in the hospital car park and walk uphill to Holy Trinity Church. Concert starts at 7:30pm but get there early for a good seat. Tickets £12.00 (concessions £10.00) on the door. Tchaikovsky Capriccio…

Wed 19 June – Ann’s Falfield walk

Ann is warning everyone that there is some very long grass and vegetation on this walk, as well as some ropey stiles. If you are going to eat at The Huntsman Inn after the walk, the menu is on their website.

Thank you walk leaders!

We are very pleased to report that details for all 54 walks for the next programme have been received, have been processed and checked and are ready for the walks programme to be published in June. Today was the final date, and EVERYONE met the deadline!! Well done. Mike and Ron

Walkers – please note change of Richard’s mobile number

Change of mobile number – Please note Richard & Diana’s new permanent mobile number on day 07579 219065 if you are likely to need it in future.

Walking holiday – Spring 2020

Ann A is planning a walking holiday to Catalonia in Spain for Spring 2020. Details will be in the next newsletter which will come out in June. However, if you want to look at the holiday in advance, you will find it on the Preferred Travel Services website. The holiday is called Catalonia – Trails…

Climbing England’s Everest

In 12 days, climb 29,000 feet (the equivalent of Mt Everest) in England! I’ve done quite a few of the hills, but all of them in 12 days! Amazing. Climbing England’s Everest M

Ticks!

Sue J picked up a tick on last Wednesday’s walk so it’s probably a good time for a reminder, as people hopefully soon will no longer be wrapped up in layers of clothes. Plenty of advice online about how to avoid getting ticks and what to do if you do!

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