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North Cotswold Group

We are the North 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

Overview

Start at the Tesco carpark 10am.   Walk to Broadwell, Donnington, Lower and Upper Swells mainly on quiet country roads and dry paths. Steep uphill at the end back into Stow.

The obvious place for a picnic lunch is at the bus stop in Lower swell.  But as this is near to the end point I suggest two options for lunch: A picnic lunch at Lower Swell, or for those who want to only have a morning walk,  the option to carry on up to Stow and eat in one of the Eateries.

Pending weather and what people want to do we can split the group at the end and I can take those who want to back up to Stow.

 

Sunday, 17 December 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
152.4m / 500ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 19118 26153
Nearest postcode:
GL54 1BX
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Start time:
10:00 am

Tesco Car Park: Long stay section

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