Walks

Miserden Walk in the Cotswolds

Miserden Walk in the Cotswolds

At GOG (Gloucestershire Outdoor Group) we have events for all levels of ability, and mud tolerance. This is a great example of one of our shorter walks in the Cotswolds. A definite pause in the wet weather for today's 5.5 miles from Miserden. Our route initially took...

Prinknash Abbey Walk near Brockworth

Prinknash Abbey Walk near Brockworth

Atmospheric is the word that most comes to my mind when I think of Prinknash Abbey near Painswick Beacon, and some of these pictures, snapped on this Gloucestershire Outdoor Group ramble certainly show that After a misty 10am start from Prinknash Abbey, we headed...

Walk from Naunton to the Slaughters in deepest Cotswolds

Walk from Naunton to the Slaughters in deepest Cotswolds

This wonderful walk, right in the heart of the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire is a typical outing for us. These amazing photos really capture the day. Our spirits were high today and certainly not dampened by the weather today on an atmospheric 9.5 miles from Naunton....

St. Briavels Walk, Forest of Dean

St. Briavels Walk, Forest of Dean

Walking in Gloucestershire produces such wonderful variety, and our friendly outdoor group makes the most of this. Here's what members enjoyed down in the Forest of Dean recently Today's walk at St Briavels, a challenging 9 mile walk, with lots of ups and downs, some...

Hawkesbury Upton Muddy Walk

Hawkesbury Upton Muddy Walk

It doesn't seem to matter how well you know the Cotswolds and Gloucestershire, our walk leaders always sem to find new paths, albeit somewhat muddy on this occasion. A wonderfully undulating and stile-ish stroll today of over 10 miles from Hawkesbury Upton. Remote...

Aston Down to Daneway, another Stroud Valleys walk

Aston Down to Daneway, another Stroud Valleys walk

Typical, missing out on a great walk that ended with food, and a pub along the way! Looking at the pictures, lots of winter wonders to be seen, no unusual around the Daneway/Sapperton area. The winter sun shone all the way round, despite a misty drive to the start of...

Coaley Peak, Owlpen and Newmarket

Coaley Peak, Owlpen and Newmarket

Glorious Gloucestershire and it's best for this excellent trip out in the Stroud Valleys. Apparently some 500+ metres of ascent, more than a wander up Pen-y-Fan! Despite a forecast for rain all day. 6 of us braved a 10 mile walk starting from Coaley Peak. Quite a...

New Year in Yorkshire: Part Two

New Year in Yorkshire: Part Two

And so, concluding an exciting trip up North... By the end of the week away, the group in Yorkshire had enjoyed a wonderful final fews days to finish the week. Longer walks included a wonderful  Thursday 10 miles circular from North of Kettlewell with fine views and a...

New Year in Yorkshire: Part One

New Year in Yorkshire: Part One

We may be focused on Gloucestershire, but we do like to get out and about. Several times a year a group heads off into the distance. This season, 10 intrepid walkers headed up North! As we head towards New Year, the group in Yorkshire have already had five fabulous...

Leckhampton Hill near Cheltenham

Leckhampton Hill near Cheltenham

Getting out and about on New Year's day, with a mixture of history and architecture to enjoy, with some good company. A thoroughly enjoyable and informative walk.  There were just 4 of us.  We started in Bath Road and did a round trip taking in both rural and urban...