Hangman’s Stone near Northleach was our starting point. No idea of its origin, other than the theory that it marked the site of parish boundaries, where such deeds were often done. A good stretch from there over to the lush village of Farmington, followed by a quick…

A brilliant 11-mile route from Rendcomb to Chedworth, with the autumn colours just starting to appear. Good fun with a great group of friends on this energetic walk. Still time for some cake, though!  

Five members of GOG enjoyed a stunning autumnal walk of just over four miles, taking in Painswick Beacon, Spoonbed Hill and Holcombe Farms. It was lovely to welcome a new walker and catch up with friends from the group. We enjoyed walking at a social pace, taking…

It was a week of bridges, waterfalls and heather, based in a beautiful house in Teesdale. The group enjoyed good weather and varied walking across moors, along riversides, past waterfalls and through villages. A great time was had by all!

It was a week of bridges, waterfalls and heather, based in a beautiful house in Teesdale. The group enjoyed good weather and varied walking across moors, along riversides, past waterfalls and through villages. A great time was had by all!  

The weather was kind on our six-mile, mid-week walk from Kemerton. Flat fields, long views, pretty villages and lunch in the sun to finish. May the autumn last for more days like these!

Woodlands Activity Centre in Cwmbach was our base for the weekend Wye Valley walking trip. The centre provided individual rooms, catering facilities and a great place to relax after walking. Day one was a delightful 9-miler from Bredwardine, bringing us into…

An unexpected autumnal mizzle to start today’s walk from Malvern, but it didn’t take long for the views to emerge. Our 10-mile figure of eight took in the Wyche, Jubilee Pinnacle and Black Hill, as well as Worcestershire Beacon. No time to stop at the tea shop in the…

A lovely 7.5-mile meander from Minchinhampton towards Avening, with a few interesting stiles along the way. Our lunch spot at Cherington Church provided a chance to glimpse Brian Trubshaw’s gravestone, marking his lifetime achievements flying Concorde. Lots of chat,…

Sunday’s 10-mile jaunt offered a grand opportunity to catch up with a number of past members whilst appreciating the warmth of the late summer sun. Our tour from Coates Village Hall took in pretty Tarlton en route and provided glimpses of Kemble Airport. Finally, a…

A select group for one of the last evening walks of the current season. Heading out from Painswick, we climbed the heady heights of the Beacon to be rewarded with a beautiful sunset over the glistening ribbon of the River Severn. The Royal Oak was our choice on our…

A good 9-mile walk at a brisk pace. Just four of us, walking through very dry countryside from Cleeve Hill Golf Club to Belas Knap, on to Postlip Mill and then back to the starting point. We found a beautiful lake along the way, a great place for a picnic! The…

Looks hot, very hot! Armed with plenty of water, factor 50 and a strong sense of camaraderie, nine brave souls set off on Sunday to complete the penultimate leg of the epic Winchcombe Way. Our start and finish was the fabulous Hobnails Inn, where we’ll enjoy an…

Having driven through Littledean so many times without a thought about walking there, it was great to get out and explore unknown territory. This fantastic 9-mile walk, led by one of our newer members, introduced me to a hitherto unknown area, and it certainly won’t…

A great feature of our summer programme is the range of shorter evening walks, and this one was in my neck of the woods. There were just four of us on the Thursday evening walk. The highlight was seeing several hares running around the recently harvested fields. Great…

One of the great things about the Gloucestershire Outdoor Walking Group is that you get shown places you’ve never been before, even when you’re born ‘n’ bred Glawster. Goodrich Castle was our meeting point for today’s 10-mile walk. The first section was a meander…

Not all walks with Gloucestershire Outdoor Group involve hills. Not all walks involve beer. But this one did! Is there any better way of exploring historic Gloucester than an evening tour of some of its finest buildings? The fact they were all pubs is neither here nor…

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…