Toadsmoor Valley Walk

Toadsmoor Valley Walk

Sounds like some great adventures in the valleys around Chalford for Gloucestershire Outdoor Walking. A really ‘Good Friday’ walk starting with an option for breakfast in Old Neighbourhood. Our route took in a stretch of the Wysis Way before descending...

Winchcombe Way Walk, Part One

Winchcombe Way Walk, Part One

Several times a year, Gloucestershire Outdoor Gouop walks a longer trail in stages. A little organisation for car sharing is well worth the effort! What a lovely start to the Winchcombe Way where we completed just over12 miles of this four- part, long-distance path....

Littledean, Longhope and Flaxley Walk

Littledean, Longhope and Flaxley Walk

Gloucestershire East and West always feature on our programme, and we do love the Forest area. A hilly  daffodil- lined walk today through woods and open countryside in an area little walked by GOG. Leaving Littedean we walked to Shapridge via St. Anthony’s...

Dorset, the Final Walks

Dorset, the Final Walks

Walking all the way, there and back, with a stop at Cheddar to round off what sounds like a superb outing for the Gloucestershire Outdoor Group. The last few days of the group Dorset trip went really well. A final walk in the area, exploring the hills around Cerne...

Dorset Trip, the Second Half’s Walks

Dorset Trip, the Second Half’s Walks

Continuing Gloucestershire Outdoor Walking Group’s adventures in Dorset. A great Monday walk to Golden Cap on our week away in Dorset. It’s the highest point on the coast but we didn’t see the view due to mist. Quite a challenge, but well worth the...

Week Away in Dorset

Week Away in Dorset

When we go off for a trip, there’s walks for everyone. So, you get a choice of exercise and company. Whatever you decide, you’re bound to have a great time out with the Outdoor Group of good companions. A great weekend start in Dorset where 15 of us are...

Snowshill and Stanway Walk

Snowshill and Stanway Walk

Well captured seasonal views captured on this Gloucestershire Outdoor Group walk. And it would seem, spring is definitely in the air, in more ways that one! It was ‘daff-initely’ Spring in the Cotswolds yesterday and what better way to have enjoyed the...

Slot Car Racing

Slot Car Racing

Having fun walking Gloucestershire’s hills and valleys is a key part of our Outdoor Group activities, but sometimes, we do step indoors and have a different kind of run. A good night on the slot cars. Very fast! Would it be possible to update, please? I’m...

Walking in the Woods, Parkend to Mallards Pike

Walking in the Woods, Parkend to Mallards Pike

The Forest of Dean is always popular with Gloucestershire Outdoor Walking Group, regardless of the season, always plenty of variety, and a good climb or two to boot. A 9 mile Forest adventure today hoping to glimpse beavers and boar! Fuelled by breakfast at the...

Quiz Night at the Brown Jug

Quiz Night at the Brown Jug

Here’s a think to note. We love the walking in the great outdoors and, along the way, you’ll also encounter many an interesting conversations with intelligent people, even if they do end up nearly last in the quiz. Calling ourselves ‘The Four...