Gloucestershire Outdoor Walking Group

Evening Curry Bath Road, Cheltenham
2022-09-15
Time for a curry…and with NO washing up!

Firework evening at Eastnor Castle
2022-09-10
This spectacle sees 3 teams trying to outdo each other with their breathtaking spectacles of colour and pyrotechnical wizardry! Gates open at 4.30, first team is at 7.30 and event finishes at 9.40. Option to camp overnight on the Eastnor estate camp-ground or just join for the evening.

Weekend away - Beacons Way
2022-09-09 - 2022-09-11
The end is in sight!
Llandeusant – Carreg Cennen Castle 12.5 miles across very remote country, 660 metres ascent. The second walk is Carreg Cennen Castle – Bethlehem, a much easier walk to complete the Beacons Way, 10 miles, but only 280 metres ascent

Day walk:- Final leg of Gloucestershire Way
2022-09-04

Day walk :-Rendcombe 7 miles
2022-09-02
A 7mile walk around the rolling countryside starting from the grand and beautiful estate village of Rendcombe. The route allows long views and descends into some interesting valleys.

Evening walk:- Quarhouse The Heavens 4.7 miles
2022-09-01
To Heaven and back: A beautiful evening walk with a hill to start and views over valleys. Back via the Quarhouse and the Heavens

Day walk :- Ledbury 10 miles
2022-08-28
A different walk this time from Ledbury! Enjoy a 9 – 10 mile walk, starting from Ledbury, and heading for Wellington Heath, and then Coddington passing through Coddington vineyard, famous for its 3,000 vines and superb wine.
Whilst not climbing the Malverns themselves, this is by no means a flat walk, going up and down the hills to the west of the main ridge.

Evening Walk:- Haresfield Beacon 5 miles
2022-08-25
In this Jubilee year join us on the Jubilee walk from Haresfield Beacon (great views guaranteed) which takes you through Whiteshill to Ruscombe and back

Camping weekend:- Exmoor
2022-08-19 - 2022-08-21
The campsite has 360% views of woodland/moorlands and is a popular stargazing spot, being a ‘dark sky’ reserve. Fabulous walks in the area.

Gifford's Circus + picnic
2022-08-18

Day walk:- Ledbury 10 miles
2022-08-14
A different walk this time from Ledbury, taking in Wellington Heath, Coddington, and including a walk through the delightful the vineyard at Coddington

Evening walk:- Winchcombe 4 miles
2022-08-11
Make the most of the long summer evenings with a walk from Winchcombe. Following the Gloucestershire Way to Haile on the Hill, with some fine views before returning via the Warden’s Way to pass by Sudeley Castle

Day out:- Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail + Chepstow Castle
2022-08-07
Join us this time for a pleasant tried-and-tested walk in the Forest of Dean. The walk is about 4 miles long, mostly easy with one or two uphill stretches, and with plenty of impressive sculptures along the way. We can get lunch back at Beechenhurst afterwards, the cafe’s very good, or you can bring your own sandwiches. Afterwards, there’s the option of going to Chepstow Castle

Evening Outdoor Theatre:– The Recruiting Officer
2022-08-06
“The Recruiting Officer” by George Farquhar – a farce set in 18th Century Shrewsbury, involving some less-than-honest Army recruitment officers and a good deal of potential romance, with chaos inevitably just round the corner throughout. Sounds like a lot of fun. Please bring a picnic and something to sit on, along with some warm clothes

Day walk:- Cleeve Hill/ Belas Knapp 6 miles
2022-07-31
A half day’s walk on Cleeve Hill overlooking Cheltenham with time for coffee and cake or pasty en-route, taking in Belas Knapp, the ancient burial mound, the walk assures big views in the second half and the sounds of skylarks

Evening walk:- Frampton upon Severn
2022-07-28
A classic summer evening walk along the canal and river from the beautiful village of Frampton on Severn, finishing at the pub,

Evening walk:– Bisley
2022-07-21
A delightful walk around quaint Bisley village, passing the church and the old washing wells, walking down the wooded valley to Hawkley Wood and Helen’s Wood

Day walk:- Lacock Abbey Wilts
2022-07-17
A grand day out to the wonderful, National Trust Village of Laycock, Wiltshire with a walk to boot. If you have not been before, the village, often used for film sets is awash with Cotswold stone buildings which have changed little since they were first built.

Planning social
2022-07-13
Bring ideas for Autumn/ Winter adventures (walks, events, pub meals, theatre etc.) Think Autumn colours, fireworks, gloves, scarves or maybe T-shirted walks for an Indian Summer through September.

Camping weekend :– Shropshire
2022-07-08 - 2022-07-10
There are some small and attractive campsites in them Ludlow area and this camping weekend will exploring some quiet but lovely countryside

Evening walk:- Andoversford 4.5 miles
2022-07-07
Joining the Gloucestershire Way the walk climbs via Foxcote, fine views can be expected before returning via Upper Dowdeswell

Day Walk:- Miserden 11 miles
2022-07-03
This walk will take in the villages of Caudle Green, Winstone and Duntisbourne Abbots as well as some small hamlets. Mix of woodland and open countryside with a few ups and downs.

Day walk:- Badminton 6.8 miles
2022-07-01
This 6.8 mile walk is flat and easy walking.

Evening walk:- Stanton/Laverton 3.5 miles
2022-06-30
The picture-postcard village of Stanton, north of Winchcombe is the start and end of this scenic evening walk. Heading out over farmland towards Laverton, we turn the corner at Buckland and work our way back.

Day walk:- Ledbury 9-10 miles
2022-06-26
A delightfully hilly 10 mile walk leaving from Ledbury and taking to the North eastern hills and woods before descending and heading out across flat countryside, then up to British Camp and onto Eastnor Deer park

Evening social & BBQ
2022-06-24

Day walk:- Bredon Hill 10 miles
2022-06-24
The walk has one and a half climbs of the hill

Evening walk:- Forest of Dean Nightjars and woodcocks
2022-06-23
Tonight’s treat is a guided walk (maximum 3 miles) to listen out for some of the more rare birds frequenting our woods, as dusk approaches we shall be listening for Nightjars and Woodcocks.

Open Gardens:- Chipping Campden
2022-06-19
A fabulous, relaxed afternoon event walking the historic streets of beautiful Chipping Campden as part of the charity National Gardens Scheme. Approximately 20 gardens are open from cottage gardens to semi-stately home residences, all with their distinctive gardens

Morning walk:- Whitminster 6 miles
2022-06-17
A flat walk but not boring as it walks through Frampton and along the canal
