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Cirencester Group

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

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

Starting in the village of Sapperton we head west and then north through woods and fields towards the Giant's Stone Burial Chamber.  On to Bisley then back down to the Golden Valley and follow the Thames and Severn Canal with a short uphill path back to Sapperton.  

Hills, views and peaceful villages. 

Sunday, 13 July 2025
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

The Group encourages car sharing from the Meeting Point. If you wish to go to the start point instead of joining the walk at the Meeting Point, please contact the Walk Leader who will tell you the Start Point and Time.  Travel donation £2.  

The forecast for Sunday is hot and sunny, potentially temperatures up to 32C so walkers are advised to wear light clothes, bring a hat and lots of fluids. Some of the walk will be in woods which will provide some shade but there will also parts where we are in full sun. Given this I have  reviewed the planned route and if the heat and sun is becoming uncomfortable I will shorten the walk and avoid the leg that would take us through Bisley. 
 

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SP 02445 01481
Nearest postcode:
GL7 1PX
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Meeting time:
9:15 am

The Council Offices Car Park, Trinity Road, Cirencester GL7 1PX Grid Reference SP0244501480

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 94674 03347
Nearest postcode:
GL7 6LQ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet at the pedestrian entrance to St Kenelm's Church in Sapperton. Grid Reference SO 94756 03396 On street parking is available beside the church, beyond the ‘Bell at Sapperton’ and at other spots. Please park with care.

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