Gloucestershire Walks

Old Sodbury Walk & Route Map

Old Sodbury walk, Gloucestershire
Old Sodbury · Photo: Derek Harper

This walk around Old Sodbury takes you through open fields, past Little Sodbury Wood, and up to the hill fort.

The route includes some climbs, rewarding you with lovely views over the surrounding countryside, and finishes conveniently near The Dog Inn for a well-earned drink or bite to eat.

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At a glance

Old Sodbury Walk

Distance
2.5 miles
Estimated time
1.5 hours
Route type
Circular
GPS app guided
Yes
Parking
Roadside parking at start
51.53187, -2.35738
Characteristics
Hills, Countryside

The walk

Old Sodbury Walk

A nice walk around Old Sodbury fields, past Little Sodbury Wood and up to the hill fort.

This open walk has some hill climbs to get onto the hill by the fort and there are lovely views at the top of the hill overlooking the surrounding countryside. Parking is roadside next to the pub.

Refreshments:

The Dog Inn, Old Sodbury

Based on 4 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.0

A very popular walk

Dog friendly2.5 / 5

Fine with dogs

Path condition3.5 / 5

Generally well maintained

Buggy friendly1.3 / 5

Not suitable for pushchairs

Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5

Not wheelchair accessible

Toilet facilities1.0 / 5

No facilities

Pub or café1.8 / 5

Not much on route

Route accuracy3.5 / 5

Accurate

ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockSome livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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First-hand experiences

User reviews

Walker review

Great walk on nice sunny day bit muddy in places but stunning views and interesting

Walker review

We enjoyed the walk on a nice sunny day. Was pleasantly short.

Comments from walkers who have completed the Old Sodbury walk.

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Expanded route map for Old Sodbury Walk, a 2.5 mile circular walk in Gloucestershire