We are the Gloucestershire Walking Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
📅 Date: Sunday, March 24th
🕙 Start Time: Meet at 09:45 for a 10:00 start
🕒 End Time: Approximately 15:00
⏳ Duration: About 4.5 hours (including a visit to the Roman villa and a picnic lunch stop)
📍 Start Point: Barrow Wake Car Park (near Birdlip)
🚶♂️ Distance: 13 km / 8 miles
⛰️ Ascent: 416 meters
🗺️ Route Description: Embarking from the Birdlip viewpoint, we'll trace the Cotswold Way through Witcombe Wood and Cooper's Hill Wood, arriving at the evocative ruins of the Great Witcombe Roman villa. Admission is free, affording us the opportunity to delve into the ancient history. Our path then descends through the Witcombe reservoir, traverses farmland, and ascends back to the Birdlip viewpoint.
📝 Important Notes:
👥 RSVP: Let us know you're coming! Please RSVP through the Meetup app.
Additional information:
👉 Membership Details: This walk is arranged by Ramblers and is free to join. After 2 or 3 walks, kindly consider becoming a member of the Ramblers.
👟 Attire and Footwear: Wear appropriate clothing for the weather, and walking boots are recommended.
🐾 Pets Policy: Unfortunately, we can't accommodate dogs. Registered assistance dogs are allowed; please check with the walk leader for route suitability.
📢 Update Etiquette: Ensure you update your RSVP status promptly. If plans change, let us know so others can join in the adventure.
Join us for a day of exploration, history, and camaraderie as we traverse from Birdlip to Coopers Hill, discovering the wonders of the past and the beauty of the present landscape.
📍 What3words: ///sobered.tasks.imprinted 🅿️ This car park is free. 📢 Please gather near the information boards towards the southern end of the car park (closer to the entrance), mindful of another group walk starting simultaneously.
