Toadsmoor Pond and the Thames-Severn Canal, Gloucestershire

Woodspring Group

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Overview

A walk of two halves through Cotswold country to Toadsmoor Valley then back along the Thames and Severn Canal, through Victorian engineering history.

Coffee & lunch stops. 5 -15 stiles.

Sunday, 21 December 2025

Start time:: 9:45 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:: 502.9m / 1650ft
Type:: circular

Please inform the leader if you intend going on this walk.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 88400 03001
Nearest postcode:: GL6 8AT
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Start time:: 9:45 am

Roadside parking at Frith Youth Centre, Brownshill Road, Stroud. Directions from A419 heading east: At Christ Church Chalford turn left up Old Neighbourhood. Turn left onto The Frith. Continue along until you see the Youth Club on the left, opposite a recreation field.

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