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South Cotswold Group

We are the South Cotswold Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

Overview

Haresfield Beacon, following the Cotswold way through Cliff and Halidays woods. Exit at Maitlands wood onto Edge common. Over common to Resthaven, returning via Pitchcombe and Standish woods. This is a fairly level walk. A steep hill towards the end of the walk. Coffee stop on Edge Common.

Local walk grade - moderate pace, terrain 2 hilly and level mix.

Additional Maps: L162/E179. For tinyurl map see website link.

Saturday, 23 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 83166 08596
Nearest postcode:
GL6 6PP
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Start time:
10:00 am

Haresfield Beacon NT CP also known as Shortwood NT CP (Cripplegate) ½ mile before Haresfield Beacon. Display NT sticker, otherwise pay and display (GL6 6PP) L162/E179 SO831086. Roadside parking also available nearby. Please meet at 09:50.

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