Rudford and Highnam Circuit

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Overview

A circular walk taking in the secluded tiny church at Rudford, the historic Lassington Tower, the grade 1 listed Holy Innocents Highnam Church with its remarkable wall paintings by Thomas Gambier Parry, and back via Highnam Woods. Rudford and Highnam churches will be open to view.

Saturday, 2 May 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Please bring refreshments for coffee break and a picnic lunch.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 77229 21891
Nearest postcode:: GL2 8DU
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Meet at Rudford and Highleadon Village Hall GL2 8DY - there are 19 spaces, suggested donation £2 per car. Please share cars if possible. or come by bus on no 32 leaving at 9.40am from Gloucester bus station, alighting at the Tibberton turn (Barber's Bridge). Overflow parking: roadside adjacent to Barber's Bridge Nursery, Tibberton Corner, Rudford GL2 8DX. what3words churn.mergers.spouting (village hall carpark)

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