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Over the Edge

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South Cotswold Group

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Overview

Lanes and fields to Pitchcombe and Edge with views across to Painswick. Dropping down past Bacchus with views towards Malvern, through fields to Harescombe church and back through Maitland Woods.

Coffee and lunch stop

Local walk terrain 2, Hilly and level mix

Several places could be muddy after prolonged rain

Saturday, 28 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
396.2m / 1300ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 83165 08588
Nearest postcode:
GL6 6PP
what3words:
lunch.screaming.dull
Start time:
10:00 am

Shortwood NT carpark(Cripplegate), free to members otherwise pay and display Please meet at 9:50

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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
Join now for just £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE