Gloucestershire Outdoor Walking Group

Day walk - Brimpsfield
2026-01-18
A 7 mile (ish) circular walk in the Brimpsfield area taking in Caudle Green

Meal out
2026-01-22
Could it be Turkish, Thai or Indian or even something else? A decision will be made all in due course so watch out for the emails a week or so before.

Day walk - Hawkesbury Upton
2026-01-25
A 9.9 mile walk around Hawkesbury Upton

Theatre
2026-01-29
At the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham to see the Buddy Holly Story.

Day walk - St Briavels
2026-02-01
A 9 mile walk around St Briavels in the Forest of Dean.

Games night
2026-02-05
Which may fetature the infamous board game “Ticket To Ride” and there may also be Uno, Dominoes, Shove Ha’penny or Bagatelle

Day walk - Nauton
2026-02-08
A 9.2 mile walk starting at Naunton and taking-in Lower and Upper Slaughters and return.

Day walk - Prinknash & Holcombe valley
2026-02-10
The walk is around Painswick Beacon, Spoonbed Farm, Holcombe House (once a wool merchant’s), Kimsbury Hill Fort and Prinknash Park.

Day walk - Miserden
2026-02-12
5.2 miles.

Chinese New Year lunch
2026-02-14

Day walk - Brimscombe 10 miles
2026-02-15
Typical valleys walk up and over the common to the other side of Nailsworth.

Pub Quiz
2026-02-19
Another quiz at the Brown Jug in Cheltenham to test your wits.

Day walk - Parkeend Forest of Dean - 8 miles
2026-02-22
The Forest is a great place to walk in the Winter: Less mud, a chance to spot boar and an opportunity to see the views beyond the trees.

Slot car racing
2026-02-26
An adult version of Scalextric on the longest race track in England at Dowty’s Social Club. Limited numbers so book early to avoid disappointment. Old champions will be trying to retain their position.

Day walk - Stanton & Stanway 7 miles
2026-03-01

Planning Meeting
2026-03-02
Bring along your ideas for the next programme for dates April to July. If you can’t make the meeting then send in your ideas to the GOG email. Skittles and social after our meeting.

Dorset week
2026-03-06 - 2026-03-13
Fancy a week (or long weekend) away in delightful Dorset staying near the wonderfully- named Toller Porcorum? Twin rooms with en-suite and good walking from the door as well as local attractions (such as the sea) and quaint towns. If you’ve not already reserved a bed/room, message for latest availability. Food and walk planning shared as well as transport.

Travel show
2026-03-19
For one night only…! An invitation to members to share some of their travels. Bring up to 20 of your best travel pics or even GOG pics on a usb stick and away we go. Photo albums also welcome. The more varied the better. Prepare to be inspired for the coming year.

Day Walk - Winchcombe Way part 1
2026-03-22
The first section of the Winchcombe Way is from Winchcombe to Snowshill. 12.25 miles. Car-shuffling to Winchcombe then walk back to Snowshill following the Winchcombe Way. Three more sections to follow to complete this figure of eight 42 mile trail.

Pub Quiz
2026-03-26
Quiz night at the Brown Jug in Cheltenham to test your wit

Day walk - North Cerney 10.5 miles
2026-03-29
A 10.5 mile brilliant circuit from North Cerney taking in Rendcomb, Daglingworth and Bagendon. A few good climbs and miles of rolling Cotswold countryside. Bring plenty of supplies as no cafes en-route!

Day walk - Hawling 8.8 miles
2026-04-05
An 8.8 mile circular walk starting at Hawling and taking in Guiting Wood and Guiting Power. Moderate walk with some gentle climbs.

Wye Valley walk - weekend
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-04
Details of the three walks which will take us from Brockhampton to Bredwardine are as follows:
Walk 1 – Brockhampton to the edge of Hereford. An 8 mile walk, which would have been the last day walk if the weather hadn’t been against us. We will pass the viewpoint at Capler Camp, and then walk through the ancient woodland above Fownhope before dropping down into Mordiford,and taking a more low level route from here.
Walk 2 is an 8.75 mile walk, which will take us right through the city of Hereford, mostly following the river, and out the other side to Credenhill. We can make a short detour to Hereford Cathedral, which houses the original Mappa Mundi for those who want to see it. I am then going to skip a three mile section of the WVW, entirely along a country lane with high hedges both sides, which is not particularly interesting, and pick it up again for the third walk where the country lane comes into parkland.
Walk 3 is the longest and furthest away, and we may swap around, so this is not done on the last day. I am going to make this an 11 mile circular walk from Bredwardine, as the alternative linear would be a 14 mile walk with a big climb up Merbach Hill to get to Hay On Wye – we can save this for the next weekend. The walk will take us through apple orchards owned by Bulmers, used to make Strongbow Cider, and Monnington Court with a mile long avenue of Scots pine and yew trees.

Day walk - Brimpsfield
2026-05-10
11 mile walk starting in Brimpsfield circuiting through Miserden, Througham and Whiteway. There are sections of woodland which will be covered in bluebells

Evening walk - Naunton
2026-05-14

Day walk - Rodmarton
2026-05-17
Rodmarton 9.5miles starting at 10am

Day Walk - Bredon Hill
2026-05-21
10 mile Excellent circuit over North side of Bredon Hill taking in pretty Great Comberton. Meet 10am by Church in Elmley Castle

Day walk - Church Westcott
2026-05-24
Church Westcote, 2.5 miles South of Stow on the Wold off the A424 to Burford, has10 wonderful gardens open to raise money for church funds. In addition, there will be teas and cakes at the village Hall and plant stalls (bring cash. £5 entry to event). Join us for a 6-7 mile walk before an option to explore the gardens, open from 2pm

Morning walk - Woodchester
2026-05-27
Approx 4 miles Walking through South Woodchester and North Woodchester to the remains of the Roman villa, Orpheus Pavement, priory and remains of the original Woodchester church. We’ll walk through woods and fields back to South Woodchester.

Day walk - Winchcombe way
2026-05-31
Stage 2, which is Snowshill to Winchcombe (approx 10 miles). Meet at Back Lane car park in Winchcombe 9:00am. £1 parking/20p toilets. Car share to Snowshill & walk back to Winchcombe.
