We are the Gloucestershire Walking Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Kevin B.
This route includes much glorious countryside and many stunning views.
Points of interest:
o Warden’s Wood
o Belas Knap. A neolithic longbarrow (human burial site) thought to be about 5,000 years old
o Breakheart Plantation. A small but beautiful wood in a steep valley.
o The springs that are the source of the River Isbourne, and a nearby washpool.
o Cleeve Cloud. Usually considered the highest point in the Cotswolds (depending on what you take as its boundary).
o Two improbably located derelict buildings that may interest some.
We will start from the free carpark at Warden’s Wood.
We will stop for a break if anyone would like to bring a packed lunch
There will be the option of a drink after at Dunkertons.
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 16.3km / 10mi
Ascent: 385m
Type: circular
Website: https://www.meetup.com/gloucestershire-walking-group/events/305269897/
👉 Membership Details: This walk is arranged by ramblers and is free to join. After 2 or 3 walks we request you become a member of the ramblers. This gives you access to a wide range of walks across the UK, provides assistance with outdoor activity skills and helps to keep public footpaths open.
Do ensure you wear appropriate clothing for the weather and terrain. Walking boots are recommended. Bring poles if you think you'll need them or it has been specifically recommended in the walk description.
You are recommended to carry identification and emergency contact details.
We're encouraging people to book onto this walk via our meetup site. This helps walk leaders to know how many people to expect on the day.
Please always check the details for a walk before setting off. If there are any changes, we'll update the Ramblers and Meetup websites /apps. Please use Meetup, see https://www.meetup.com/gloucestershire-walking-group/events/ to offer or request a lift from Cheltenham, Gloucester or Stroud.
🐾 Pets Policy: Dogs are not permitted on this walk, except for registered assistance dogs. If you have any concerns about route suitability, please consult with the walk leader beforehand.
📷 Photography: We encourage you to take photos on our walks, but we ask that you do not share photos that include people’s faces anywhere public, including meetup, without their clear permission.
Warden’s Wood carpark is easily found from the village of WHITTINGTON (do not confuse with nearby Withington). The nearest postcode is GL54 5TN, but please glance at the map, as that is for the closest houses. Leave the A40 about 5 miles east of the centre of Cheltenham, taking the turn for WHITTINGTON (turn left if driving from Cheltenham, or right if approaching from Burford). Approach the village and turn right onto Syreford Road. After about 400 meters turn left onto Park Lane, there is a sign for Cleeve Common. Keep straight on this road for about 2 miles, all the way to the carpark (keep straight even when Park Lane turns off to the right).
