We are the Gloucestershire Walking Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Kevin B.
Circular Cotswolds Hike –Stanton, Snowshill and Buckland Wood. About 9 miles.
This is a typical beautiful Cotswolds walk, starting and ending in the picturesque village of Stanton.
It includes much open countryside and woodland and several points of interest, including Stanway House, with its historical and architectural interest.
Meet at the free carpark at Stanton Village Hall.
We will stop roughly halfway if anyone wants to bring a packed lunch.
Option of a pub stop in Stanton after the walk.
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.
Please always check the details for a walk before setting off.
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
The walk includes several points of interest, including Stanway House, the villages of Stanway and Stanton. There are some impressive views, including of Broadway Tower in the distance, from a few places.
There is one particularly steep climb, commencing roughly 45 minutes into the walk, from Stanway to the top of Snowshill, which is about 300m at its peek. With a couple of much lesser exceptions, the rest of the walk is fairly flat and less challenging.
Please look at the map, as the postcode is for the nearest houses. The village hall car park is free and a couple of hundred meters north, and very slightly to the west, of the centre of village.
