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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.

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
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Overview

From Rodborough Fort we descend the valley to Bowbridge, then up the other side via Claypits Lane. We cross 'The Heavens' valley which is now community owned, passing below the cemetery.  Lanes and tracks to Middle Lypiatt, then through fields and woodland back to Thrupp. Crossing the main road we climb again to Rodborough Common passing by Winstones ice cream factory where we may stop.

There are several steep ascents and descents which will be taken at a slow pace, local walk terrain 3, quite hilly.

There will be a coffee and lunch stop.

Saturday, 13 June 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
558.1m / 1831ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 85145 04042
Nearest postcode:
GL5 5BL
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Start time:
10:00 am

Car park is just below the fort on Rodborough Common, please meet at 9:50.

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