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Cirencester Group

We are the Cirencester Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

We walk up Steps Lane through the Gatcombe Estate, back around Minchinhampton Golf Course, up through woods at Nags Head and across fields back to Avening. 2 hills and 9 stiles, including one tricky historical stone stile. 1 refreshment stop. 

Tuesday, 14 April 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

 Option of lunch at the Weighbridge Inn, home of the famous 2in1 pie (approx 1pm) 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 88052 97966
Nearest postcode:
GL8 8PE
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Start time:
10:00 am

Holy Cross Church, Avening

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking