Gloucestershire Walks

Cirencester Walks and Map

Cirencester is often referred to as the capital of the Cotswolds and a bustling market town in the heart of Gloucestershire.

This historic town is the largest in the Cotswolds and regarded as an important Roman area, the amphitheatre still exits today. Cirencester is also a great base to explore the Cotswolds and here are a few lovely walks in and around Cirencester for you to explore.

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Walk details

Cirencester Walk

Walk distance
2¾ miles
Time
1.5 hours
Route type
Circular

A nice easy walk around Cirencester which is often referred to as the capital of the Cotswolds and known as an important Roman area.

This walk allows you to explore this beautiful Cotswold town and enjoy the architecture, shops, cafes and restaurants, followed by a stroll around the majestic Cirencester Park.

Please note there is a charge to enter Cirencester Park or if you live locally you can apply for a free community pass.

Refreshments:

Many pubs, restaurants and cafes in Cirencester

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Walk details

Bibury Walk

Walk distance
1¾ - 11¾ miles
Time
1 - 6 hours
Route type
Circular

Bibury is one of the most photographed villages in the Cotswolds and a very popular location to visit. It’s a picturesque and traditional Cotswold village with the pretty River Coln running through the village. Bibury is only 7.5 miles from Cirencester and we have five Bibury walks on the app.

Refreshments:

The Catherine Wheel, Bibury

The Swan Hotel, Bibury

The New Inn, Coln St Aldwyns

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Walk details

Miserden Walk

Walk distance
1¾ - 2½ miles
Time
1 hour
Route type
Circular

These lovely walks are in Miserden, which is just over 9 miles from Cirencester. If you are looking for a walk around a delightful Cotswold village, cosy traditional pub and beautiful scenery, this walk is for you. This walk starts in the village of Miserden and takes you through Miserden Park, down into the valley, along woodland paths and around the lake before climbing back up to the village. Although this walk appears short, it is more strenuous than it looks. It can be muddy at times and this walk includes permissive paths and due to livestock and wildlife, please keep dogs on leads.

Refreshments:

The Carpenters Arms, Miserden

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Walk distance
2 - 4¾ miles
Time
1 - 2.5 hours
Route type
Circular

The Cotswold Water Park consists of 180 lakes over 40 square miles of beautiful cotswold countryside. The area is roughly 5 miles from Cirencester and a number of our walks start from the Gateway Centre where you can find free parking and more information about the water park.

The area is well known for it’s range of water sports, enjoying nature and walking. Our walks will guide you around some of the lakes, along woodland paths and visit the villages of Cerney Wick and South Cerney. There are also pubs on some of the routes for refreshments.

Refreshments:

Various pubs in Cerney Wick, South Cerney and The Gateway Centre

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Choose a walk and follow the pointer showing your live position on the route map, so you always know you're on the right path.

The app works without a phone signal, so you can keep following the route wherever the walk takes you.

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