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Gloucestershire Walking Group

We are the Gloucestershire Walking Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Meet at Coaley Peak car park at 9:45 for a 10:00 am start. This walk along the Cotswold edge and outlying hills, Cam Long Down and Downham Hill, has numerous viewpoints and outstanding scenery, particularly in spring. An up-and-down walk, mostly on footpaths. Partly on the Cotswold Way and then back through Uley and Nympsfield villages. There is the possibility of taking tea at Caper cafe, at the gliding club, afterwards.

Sunday, 14 April 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Bring a picnic lunch and something to sit on. Possible refreshments at The Old Crown, Uley.

Paths will be muddy. Wear appropriate clothing. Walking boots are recommended and walking poles may be advisable.

This walk is free to join. After 2 or 3 walks kindly consider becoming a member of Ramblers, giving you access to a huge number of led walks and helping to keep public footpaths open.

Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate dogs, except assistance dogs.

 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 79447 01261
Nearest postcode:
GL11 5AU
what3words:
plenty.something.bungalows
Start time:
10:00 am

Free parking at Coaley Peak. No other facilities there.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking