At a glance
Rodborough Common Walk
- Distance
- 1.5 miles
- Estimated time
- 1 hour
- Route type
- Circular
- GPS app guided
- Yes
- Parking
- Free car park at start 51.73002, -2.21666
- Characteristics
- Countryside
Gloucestershire Walks
Rodborough Common Walk & Route Map
This walk at Rodborough Common is a gentle stroll across open hilltop grassland in the Cotswolds.
This walk rewards you with far-reaching views over the surrounding valley and town, offering a simple but refreshing escape into the countryside.
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The walk
Rodborough Common Walk
A short easy walk around Rodborough Common on the top of the hill.
This walk enjoys some lovely views overlooking the town. The walk is open and exposed but set in the pretty Cotswold countryside.
Based on 6 user ratings
Community feedback
Overall rating4.7
An outstanding walk
Dog heaven
Clear and easy
Possible with care
Very limited access
No facilities
Not much on route
Spot on
Real feedback from people who have completed this walk using the Gloucestershire Walks app.
First-hand experiences
User reviews
Walker review
Absolutely beautiful views. Can join walk with the Bear Hill walk. Lovely ice cream at Winstones afterwards.
Walker review
18/10/25 - very pleasant walk with some fantastic views
Walker review
A lovely sunny stroll with beautiful views. Pubs nearby.
Walker review
Lovely walk, great views and a big open space to explore. We passed a couple of cows but they kept their distance. Completely dogtastic and easy going under foot.
Comments from walkers who have completed the Rodborough Common walk.
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The app works without a phone signal, so you can keep following the route wherever the walk takes you.
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