We are the Pontypool Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
This walk starts in the historic wool town of Stow-on-the-Wold. Leaving the town heading south east we follow a quiet lane to Maugersbury village. We then join the Macmillan Way, heading south west, with extensive views to the south, till we reach the Fosse Way. Crossing the Fosse Way we continue through charming countryside, past paddocks & stables till we reach Hyde Mill. We then follow the Heart of England Way to Lower Swell, for a lunch stop, before entering the Abbotswood Estate. It then runs north, following the River Dikler towards Upper Swell. We then join the Gloucestershire Way to return to Stow -on-the-Wold.
Height gain 440 feet; lots of kissing gates and some gradual ups and downs.
Stow on the Wold is the quintessential Cotswolds market town with numerous beautiful buildings. Plenty of opportunities for shopping and refreshment at the end of the walk.
Pre-booking Requested. Please message the Walk Leader, Heather C. (07855 757320) to book places on this walk.
Fosseway Car Park, Stow-on-the-Wold, Glos. (Next to Tesco, north of town turning off A429). (Free) OS Expl: OL45 The Cotswolds.
