🌳 11.6 miles - Tetbury to Westonbirt Arboretum Walk – 20's and 30's 🌳

🌳 Tetbury to Westonbirt Arboretum Walk – Historic Towns & Hidden Trails 🌳

📅 Date: 6th July 2025
🕘 Meet Time: 9:45am for a prompt 10:00am start
📍 Meeting Point: Old Railyard Car Park, Tetbury, GL8 8EY
🚗 Note: Free but limited parking – lift sharing encouraged!

🚶‍♂️ Route Details:

• Distance: 18.6km (11.6 miles)
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Terrain: 70% off-road, 30% paved, with a total climb of 170m

We’ll begin from the historic Old Railyard in Tetbury and climb briefly into the heart of the town, passing beautiful buildings steeped in history. From there, we’ll walk alongside the Highgrove Estate—King Charles' countryside residence—before following public footpaths into Westonbirt Arboretum, where we’ll enjoy a diverse selection of trees and possibly stop for lunch (weather and timing permitting).

Note: We’ll remain on public and permissive footpaths, so no entry fee is required. The café and ticketed areas are not accessible unless you have an Arboretum membership.

Our return route winds past Westonbirt School and its golf course, eventually joining the old railway line and cycle path back to Tetbury. After the walk, there will be time to relax at one of Tetbury’s many lovely pubs, cafés, or bakeries.

🥾 What to Bring:

• Sturdy footwear (some uneven terrain)
• Packed lunch & snacks
• Plenty of water (no refill points en route)
• Weather-appropriate clothing

📌 Additional Notes:

• Route includes some short steep sections, especially near Tetbury
• Ground conditions should be dry, but sturdy footwear is still advised
• Friendly dogs welcome on a lead

Come along for a refreshing countryside escape, a mix of heritage, woodland, and great company!