Swell Saunter

South Cotswold Group

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Overview

Lanes and common. Swells Hill. Monserrat. Bownham.

Terrain 2 Hilly and level mix

Monday, 22 September 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:45 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Undulating with one main climb totalling 500 feet and main climb taken slowly

Food available at the Old Lodge with pre-booking desirable but usually not essential

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 85432 00867
Nearest postcode:: GL6 9AQ
what3words:: glossed.slate.refilled

Start time:: 10:30 am

Old Lodge with parking on the adjacent common. Find Tom Long's Post in middle of common, turn south towards Nailsworth and pub is along track on the right. (GL6 9AQ)

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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 £3.58 per month