Cotswold Way Part 12: Nympsfield to Stroud & Return

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Overview

Cotswold Way Part 12: Nympsfield to Stroud & Return.

A hilly walk. From carpark we follow the Cotswold Way to Uley Bury tea stop, then descend to walk via Coaley Peak and Middleyard to Stroud, lunch stop en route.

From Stroud follow Cotswold Way on a long climb to top of Selsey Common, stopping to view church and a break.

Then continuing along Cotswold Way via Penn Hill to start of walk.

Sunday, 27 July 2025

Meeting time:: 9:00 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:: 91.4m / 300ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SU 16000 83001
Nearest postcode:: SN3 1PL
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Meeting time:: 9:00 am

B4006 Marlborough Road/Pipers Roundabout Swindon

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 79400 01201
Nearest postcode:: GL11 5AU
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Nympsfield Long Barrow / Coaley Peak picnic site on B4066. Meet at Information Board/Picnic Tables.

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