Both sides of the Ruskin Valley

South Cotswold Group

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Overview

Through the woods above Ruskin Mill, down to Washpool and up to Horsley, back through Ruskin Mill Gardens

Coffee stop possibly at Horsley Community Shop.

Terrain - T2 Hilly and level mix.

Monday, 2 February 2026

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:15 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 6.8km / 4.2mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

A couple of short inclines at the start then a fairly steep and rough path up to Horsley . Will be muddy in places.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 85570 99512
Nearest postcode:: GL6 0BS
what3words:: operation.herds.licks

Start time:: 10:30 am

Parking at Blue Diamond Garden Centre, Avening Road, Nailsworth. Please park at the car park entrance end and not up near the garden centre entrance.

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