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South Cotswold Group

We are the South Cotswold 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

Kings Stanley, Selsley common, canal, Stratford Park, Folly Farm, Whiteshill, Ruscombe, Far Westrip and Stonehouse.

Mixed surface, woodland, canal path, town pavements, village streets and field. May be muddy in places. 7 stiles and a flight of steps.

Coffee stop in Stratford Park. Lunch stop in Whiteshill recreation ground.

Local walk grade: level 3 quite hilly and moderate pace

Saturday, 17 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
457.2m / 1500ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 81108 03495
Nearest postcode:
GL10 3HY
what3words:
immediate.city.goal
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet in Kings Stanley carpark. The beginning of the walk as far as Stroud is 4.5miles and fairly easy. If anyone wishes to walk this far ,then take a bus back to Kings Stanley, the number 62 travels hourly between Stroud and Kings Stanley

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