25 miles - Celebrate 25 Years of Walking Together – Join Us on the Longest Day - all ages

🌞 Celebrate 25 Years of Walking Together – Join Us on the Longest Day! 🌿

NOTE THAT DUE TO THE HOT WEATHER THIS ROUTE HAS BEEN MODIFIED FROM THAT ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED

THE FULL ROUTE IS NOW 18 MILES  - FROM WINCHCOMBE TO SNOWSHILL AND BACK WITH THE OPTIONS OF THE FIRST OR SECOND LEGS ONLY

 ---  THE WALK IS NO LONGER OPEN TO THOSE NOT REGISTERED  ---

What began in 2000 as a small group of Ramblers in their 20s, 30s, and early 40s has blossomed into a thriving community united by a shared love of the outdoors. Now, a quarter-century later, we’re marking this milestone with something truly special: a  walk through the breathtaking Cotswolds, on Saturday 21st June—the longest day of the year.

To celebrate our 25th anniversary, we’ll be exploring the eastern loop of the Winchcombe Way, with its rolling hills, golden-stone villages, ancient woodlands, and sweeping views. You can take on the full 18 miles (approximately 25,000 steps), or join us for one or more of the two scenic stages—from Winchcombe to Snowshill and back again. Finishing times are approximate.

🗺️ The Route

Stage 1 | 8:00 am – 12:30 pm | Winchcombe to Snowshill (10 miles)

Start point: Back Lane car park, Winchcombe

We set off from the heart of Winchcombe, following the Cotswold Way past Hailes Abbey and into storybook villages like Stanway, Stanton, and Buckland. After climbing the escarpment for panoramic views, we descend into picturesque Snowshill, famous for its lavender fields and manor house.

Stage 2 | 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm | Snowshill  to Winchcombe (8 miles)

Start Point: Snowshill Car Park, WR12 7JR (Grid Ref. SP 096340)
This stage begins with a climb to Shenbarrow Hill and then takes a path through the woods above Stanway. It then follows the Cotswold Way along the high scarp to Beckbury, with magnificent views towards Winchcombe and Farmcote. The route then descends through the orchards at Hailes before a final climb up the Salt Way. We descend into Winchcombe along the picturesque Winchcombe Way, to that well-earned celebration!

🎉 Evening Celebration in Winchcombe

We’ll wrap up the day with a relaxed social gathering in Winchcombe.

Whether you join us for a stage or the full journey, this is more than just a walk—it’s a celebration of 25 years of shared adventures, enduring friendships, and the joy of being outside. Let’s make it a day to remember.