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Prinknash and Painswick

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A walk over the hills around Prinknash Abbey with glorious views over the Severn Vale. It takes in Buckholt Wood and Pope’s Wood as well as Painswick Beacon. There is a café serving lunches at Prinknash adjacent to the car park.

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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.

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Difficulty: Moderate
Date: Wed November 20, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM
Duration: 2.5 hours
Distance: 4.5 miles
OS Grid Ref: SO 880 137
Map Ref: C5
Starting Point: Prinknash Abbey car park signposted off the A46 between Brockworth and Cranham
Stile Free: No
Leader: Mike Williams, Royden Hales, Tony Duffin
Organiser: Cotswold Voluntary Wardens