Not a member? Why not try up to three walks. See below.
Our next walks – click dates for more details
- Wednesday, 29th September 2021: Frolicking round FramptonJoin the South Cotswold group for a 5.5 mile moderate walk.Saul, Walk Bridge, Frampton Court Lakes, G&S Canal, Fretherne Bridge, Saul Church Terrain 0 Level Some stiles. Bring a snack. Stables Cafe at Saul at end.
- Saturday, 2nd October 2021: Anyone for Cricket?Join the South Cotswold group for a 8.0 mile moderate walk.A mix of open and woodland walking passing through Hazel Hanger Wood, the Ebworth Estate and returning through Saltridge Hill, Overtown and Cranham Wood. Bring picnic lunch.
- Monday, 4th October 2021: Commons and Fort strollJoin the South Cotswold group for a 4.0 mile leisurely walk.Lots of views as we walk gently via Bownham, Bagpath, Rodborough Fort, The Bear and back. Ice creams a possibility. Terrain 1 Not much climbing.
- Wednesday, 6th October 2021: Views of Dursley and Cam BOOKING REQUIREDJoin the South Cotswold group for a 7.0 mile moderate walk.A circular walk from Dursley via Upper Cam, Upthorpe, Lower Cam, The Quarry and Stinchcombe Hill. Several stiles. One steep climb in woodland which may be slippery after rain. Bring a packed lunch. Terrain 2 Hilly and level mix.
- Saturday, 9th October 2021: Stinchcombe circular BOOKING REQUIREDJoin the South Cotswold group for a 6.0 mile moderate walk.Down Cotswold Way to North Nibley, fields to Stinchcombe village then back up. Steep slope down at start and steep climb up at end. Terrain 2 Hilly / level mix. Coffee and poss. lunch stop.
After trying out and enjoying up to three of our walks, we hope you will wish to join our friendly group. Details of how to join Ramblers are here.
Click HERE to see ALL our September and October group walks
Print out our walks programme here (scroll down first)
See November and December walk planning progress HERE.
See photos of some of our walks here
Current Group Walk Guidelines click here.
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We have now collected offers of walks so as to produce a full published ONLINE programme for November and December.
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 are putting on weekly Wednesday and Saturday walks and also two or three Mondays easier walks a month. We 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.
Try up to three walks before deciding whether to join Ramblers and our group. Click here to see membership details.
If you decide to join our friendly walking 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 as soon as it is possible, (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.