Pittville Park walk 01
Pittville Park
- Walk distance
- 1¾ miles
- Time
- 1 hour
- Route type
- Circular
This pretty walk in the heart of Cheltenham allows you to explore Pittville Park. There is plenty of roadside parking and a cafe at the start of the walk to satisfy any caffeine cravings!
Even in rush hour, the park is not that busy, a few people on the school run, some runners and dog walkers but overall Pittville park has a calm tranquil feel.
The walk starts by taking you up past Pittville Pond where you can take a seat and watch the wildlife on the water and then proceed up to the Pittville pump rooms where you can appreciate the majestic architecture of this Grade 1 listed building overlooking the park. The pump room is the largest spa building in Cheltenham and was designed by John Forbes and built between 1825 and 1830. There are refreshments to be had here too and maybe a spot of lunch if you are walking around that time.
The walk continues past the Pittville Park Play area and avaries, a perfect distraction if you have children with you and then follows the underpass taking you to the other side of the road. Here, you are presented with Pittville Park Lake, a larger version of the first, abundant with wildlife and surrounded by trees and open spaces. The Boathouse cafe is also here on the edge of the boating lake and provides snacks and refreshments whilst you take in the lovely views!
When you have finished wandering around the paths around the lake, the walk takes you back across the road via the underpass to the start. This is the perfect walk for everyone with the ability to do as much or as little around the park as you wish. Perfect when the sun is shining and you fancy some time outdoors.
