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South Cotswold Group

We are the South Cotswold Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

A very pretty walk from the ancient town of Malmesbury, along the river bank, then across fields to the villages of Milbourne and Lea and back across more fields towards Malmesbury Town Centre.

Terrain T1 - not much climbing

Coffee stop. Many eating establishments (cafes and pubs) in Malmesbury. The Summer Cafe on the High St (near the Abbey) is recommended.

Monday, 12 May 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
7.2km / 4.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Fields may be muddy. An easy undulating landscape with a little hill at the end just before the walk finishes at Malmesbury Town Centre.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 93204 87538
Nearest postcode:
SN16 9JT
what3words:
earth.obviously.gift
Start time:
10:30 am

Malmesbury Long Stay Car Park, Station Road, SN16 9JT. Parking for 4 hours is £3.10.

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