Canal, Common and the Cotswold Way
Easy start along to and then along the Stroudwater Canal towpath but later there is an ascent up to Selsley Common. We return along the Cotswold Way, with a descent to the start in King’s Stanley. Lunch available after the walk at pubs in King's Stanley, Selsley or nearby Woodchester.
Start at King’s Stanley onto the Cotswold Way to Ryeford via Stanley Mill, the easy bit on the Stroudwater canal path to Ebley Mill (locks, bridges, Oil Mill) then onto the former railway line to North Woodchester (Roman villa and Priory). Then comes the hard bit with an uphill section onto and crossing of Selsley Common before descending via the Cotswold Way back to King’s Stanley. There are several stiles on the route and conditions may be muddy in parts.
Book your place
Bookings for this walk open 21 days before it takes place.
This walk is organised by Cotswold Voluntary Wardens, the voluntary arm of the Cotswolds Conservation Board. These walks offer an interesting and often entertaining way of exploring our wonderful Cotswold countryside and landscape. All walks by the Voluntary Wardens are FREE OF CHARGE however donations are welcome and help us to take care of the countryside.
PLEASE: always remember to wear appropriate footwear because some walks may be steep and muddy in places. Dogs are not allowed on walks, except guide dogs and hearing dogs. It is advisable to check the website or call the Cotswolds Conservation Board (07841 663607) beforehand for details of any changes, particularly during bad weather.
| Difficulty: Moderate |
| Date: Thu March 29, 2018 |
| Time: 10:00 AM |
| Duration: 3.5 hours |
| Distance: 7.5 miles |
| OS Grid Ref: SO 812 035 |
| Map Ref: B6 |
| Starting Point: King’s Stanley village hall car park (the bench at the entrance to the village hall car park opposite the war memorial) |
| Stile Free: No |
| Leader: Chris Gill, Brian Mundy |
| Organiser: Cotswold Voluntary Wardens |