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Local walks with the Cotswolds
Voluntary Wardens in June
Isbourne Way 3 (Toddington to Wormington) – Tuesday
2 June – Moderate
Third in a series of five circular walks which will incorporate
the whole of the new Isbourne Way. 3 hours: 6 miles.
Start: 10:00 am The Pheasant Pub, Toddington. OS Map ref SP 047 325.
A Circuit of Batsford – Thursday 4 June – Moderate
We go to Batsford village where we will hear about its connections with
the Mitford family. We take in views of Batsford House before returning
along the Heart of England Way. 2.5 hours: 5 miles.
Start: 10:00 am Blockley Village Green. Please park considerately in
the village. OS Map ref SP 164 349.
Wild Farming – like other farming but harder – Tuesday 9 June –
Moderate
Farming wildlife instead of wheat?! With Ellie Phillips (Conservation
Officer) and David Stevenson (Ranger) from the Cleeve Conservators, join
us to discover Cleeve Common as a working farm. PLEASE wear sturdy
footwear as the route may be steep/muddy in places. 3 hours: 6 miles.
Start: 10:00 am Cleeve Common Quarry car park (past Golf Club). OS
Map ref SO 989 271.
Literary Connections 1 – Thursday 11 June – Moderate
We take in Stanway and Snowshill and trace the literary figures past
and present who have found inspiration in the Cotswolds. Some steep
ascents from Stanway and Snowshill. Please bring a packed lunch.
4.5 hours: 8 miles.
Start: 10:00 am Stanton Village Car Park. OS Map ref SP 067 344.
A Remote and Beautiful Valley – Tuesday 16 June – Moderate
Passing through some of the North Cotswolds' most remote and
beautiful countryside. 2.5 hours: 5 miles.
Start: 10:00 am Hinchwick Hamlet. Please park tidily on the grass
verge. OS Map ref SP 145 300.
A Mitford Hero – Saturday 20 June – Moderate.
A favourite circuit visiting the church on the Batsford estate & looking at
how events can change the course of history. Please bring a packed
lunch & protective bags for boots. 5.5 hours: 9.5 miles.
Start: 9:30 am Longborough. Meet by bus shelter in High Street next to
school. OS Map ref SP 179 296.
Greystones – A Walk on the Wildside – Tuesday 30 June –
Moderate
An opportunity to explore this Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust gem with
the Reserve Manager. We complete the walk via Wyck Risssington. 3.5
hours: 4 miles.
Start: 10:00 am Bourton-on-the-Water, Station Road car park. OS Map
ref SP 170 208.
PLEASE use appropriate footwear as some walks may be steep and
muddy in places. EASY – Length may vary but terrain is mainly flat (level);
MODERATE – includes some hills and rough ground. We welcome guide
and hearing dogs – sorry, others not allowed.
Walks are free although we do invite donations to help fund our
conservation and improvement work.
The Wardens run a full programme of guided walks throughout the
Cotswolds. For more information see
www.escapetothecotswolds.org.uk or Tel: 01451 862000, also for
any changes to arrangements such as due to extreme weather.
DOWNLOADABLE WALKS INCLUDE:
Miles without Styles; Car-free Walks; Walkers are Welcome and Walks
on Wheels www.escapetothecotswolds.org.uk/ walking
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