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Around the Painswick Valley

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Overview

A walk down to and along the Painswick valley to Cranham, then up to Overtown and Saltridge Hill to Sheepscombe, before heading back to Painswick.,W3W: unable.points.notice If bad weather is forecast please check the group website (fodramblers.org.uk) to confirm that the walk is going ahead
Sunday, 1 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
426.7m / 1400ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://fodramblers.org.uk/programme/listing/?id=1524

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 86760 10501
Nearest postcode:
GL6 6RR
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Start time:
10:00 am

Ramblers Car Park, Golf Course Road, Painswick (GL6 6RR)

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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
Join now for just £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE