Setting off at an earlier 9.30 am was a good plan for Sunday’s 10-mile walk from Dymock. It was certainly worth it, with plenty of woodland, wonderful churches and the surprise of a tea shop. At times it felt a little like walking in southern France – Tuscany even –…

After a day of sweltering heat, it was well worth the effort to head off to Buckland, south of Broadway, for a five-mile evening walk. After the initial climb, we joined the Cotswold Way and were rewarded with the occasional breeze. A swift pint after the descent to…

A lovely bring-and-share gathering in Churchdown last week. A great opportunity to keep enjoying the fine weather and to mark the start of our 75th anniversary. If you used to be a member of the group but aren’t at the moment, no worries. Simply email us via our…

An ‘in tents’ weekend as some of the GOG clan gathered in camper vans and under canvas at Styche Campsite, within walking distance of Much Wenlock in Shropshire. A fabulous 12-miler on the Saturday, taking in stretches of Wenlock Edge and the Jack Mytton Way. On…

Brilliant sunny weather for this popular route for our group. Chocolate-box cottages galore on this super springtime walk starting at lovely Elmley Castle. An energetic 10-miler with some good climbs and a great pace. Comberton is a sight to behold with all the…

Here’s a great example of one of our linear adventures at the Outdoor Walking Group. Big skies, beautiful churches and lots of summer blooms on today’s leg of the Winchcombe Way from Stanway. After the initial descent towards Laverton, our route meandered through…

When the weather improves, you’ll always find more walks appearing on the programme, short and long, run by the friendly Gloucestershire Outdoor Group. A wonderfully shady weekday Woodchester Woodlands wander today. A relaxed morning meander through cool trees, some…

Ideal weather for a great day out for the Gloucestershire Outdoor Group. WWhilst the temperature hit 27 degrees, a select group braved the Northern Cotswolds to cover at least 7 miles and enjoy the Open Gardens at Church Westcote. The first half of the day was spent…

At Gloucestershire Outdoor Walking Group, we cover the whole of the Cotswolds on our walking programme. Here, moving to the north of our territory. Great 9-mile circuit from Snowshill to Broadway, taking in parts of the Cotswolds Way, the delightful village of…

Clearly a favourite haunt for the Gloucestershire Outdoor Group – the hill that is, not the pub! Expansive views, bright evening sunlight, Belted Galloway cows and a cracking pace on the Group’s evening walk over Cleeve Hill. The pressure was on to make it back in…

Yes, Gloucestershire Outdoor Group ventures far and wide. And here is a fine example of one of our more strenuous walks. A select group of 4 set off from Cwmdu village hall and climbed up to join a lovely stretch of The Beacons Way, the contouring path giving great…

High up on Cleeve Hill on a sunny evening, watching the sun going down with a glass in your hand, after a great walk with good company. Sounds like a grand outing for the Outdoor Walking Group. A cracking first evening walk of the season from the Apple Tree pub at…

Spring, glorious Spring. The snaps taken on this Gloucestershire Walk really convey what this season has to offer in the Cotswolds, especially for walkers. 10 of us went on the walk. It was lovely and sunny 🌞 lots of great views in the Coln valley and carpets of…

A great favourite for the hearty walkers of the Gloucestershire Outdoor Group, a walking group which caters for all abilities. A great example of Gloucestershire at its best. Beginning at North Cerney, our route took in the pretty church at Bagendon, then off past the…

Sounds like some great adventures in the valleys around Chalford for Gloucestershire Outdoor Walking Group. 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…

Several times a year, Gloucestershire Outdoor Group 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 over 12 miles of this four-part, long-distance path….

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 Littledean we walked to Shapridge via St. Anthony’s well,…

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’s Dorset trip went really well. A final walk in the area, exploring the hills around…

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…