Cotswold Way Part 8: Painswick to Coopers Hill

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Overview

Cotswold Way Part 8: Painswick to Coopers Hill.

A hilly walk with some mud. Starting from the carpark walking through Painswick to follow the path by a stream to Cranham Church for a morning break. Continuing on across Cranham Common and village followed by walking through woodland to the Cotswold Way at Coopers Hill lunch break. Returning along Cotswold Way through woodland before arriving at Painswick Beacon. Afternoon stop at golf club with drinks etc before continuing back to Painswick.

Sunday, 16 March 2025

Meeting time:: 9:00 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: 91.4m / 300ft
Type:: circular

34 miles from Swindon.

Features

Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SU 16000 83001
Nearest postcode:: SN3 1PL
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Meeting time:: 9:00 am

B4006 Marlborough Road/Pipers Roundabout Swindon

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 86500 09501
Nearest postcode:: GL6 6UZ
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Stamages Lane carpark Painswick off Stroud Road.

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