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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

Great Witcombe's Reservoirs, Roman Villa, Coopers Hill Wood, top and bottom of the Cheese Roll, and Cross Hands Meadow

Terrain 3 Quite Hilly

Long gradual and steep climbs, total ascent 921ft and same back down. Some rough paths with loose stones. Beautiful views.

Short stop at the Roman Villa. Longer break on top of the Cheese Roll. 

At the end of the walk The 12 Bells Pub(Beefeater) may be open and the Cross Hands Inn(Toby Carvery) is also nearby.

Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.4km / 5.2mi
Ascent:
280.7m / 921ft
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 90502 15780
Nearest postcode:
GL3 4SY
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Start time:
10:00 am

Park with consideration on Astridge Road. Please don't block residents driveways. Turning is on the left hand side opposite the 12 Bells Pub

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