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North Cotswold Group

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

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Overview

A short evening picnic walk from Hinchwick. The walk will take us up through beech woods onto the open grassland of Bourton Downs. We will descend gradually into the meandering dry valley and take a picnic break at about 7.30pm (unless wet) before returning to the start along the open valley as dusk approaches.

Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Start time:
6:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
8:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.8km / 4.2mi
Ascent:
86m / 282ft
Type:
circular

Please bring a picnic.  If cold or wet we may decide to complete the walk before eating although there will be a snack and drink break along the way.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 14559 30092
Nearest postcode:
GL54 1EX
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thickens.mammals.sectors
Start time:
6:00 pm

Parking on roadside verge just east north east of T junction at Hinchwick. Use postcode only for approximate location. Beware of potholes if approaching from A424 near Troopers Lodge.

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