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Up to the woods, down to the water

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South Cotswold Group

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Overview

Over the fields to Randwick, down the Cotswold Way to Ryford and back along the canal.

Grassy and possibly muddy fields, gradual downhill and along the canal bank.

Coffee break but back before a late lunch.

Terrain 2 Hilly and level mix

Wednesday, 4 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
http://tinyurl.com/mapShortwoodCP

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 84373 05752
Nearest postcode:
GL5 4AQ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Park in Stratford Park Leisure Centre, top end. Meet outside entrance to outdoor pool at 9:50

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Up to the woods, down to the water

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.5 miles

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 £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE