At a glance
Sandhurst Hill Walk
- Distance
- 4.25 miles
- Estimated time
- 2 hours
- Route type
- Circular
- GPS app guided
- Yes
- Parking
- Free parking at start 51.93069, -2.22276
- Characteristics
- Woodland, Hills, Water
Gloucestershire Walks
This walk starts by the River Severn near Wainlode before heading up Sandhurst Hill for impressive views across the surrounding landscape.
This walk then loops back down through woodland and riverside paths, finishing close to the Red Lion for a relaxing drink or meal.
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At a glance
The walk
A lovely walk which starts on the banks of the River Severn beside the wonderful Red Lion Pub and then climbs up Sandhurst Hill where you can enjoy great views across the river and over to the Forest of Dean and Malvern Hills.
The route then takes you back down to the river, through woodland and back to the pub for well earned refreshments.
Please note that sections may become muddy, uneven and overgrown at times.
Refreshments:
The Red Lion, Wainlode
Based on 24 user ratings
A very popular walk
Very dog friendly
Reasonable paths
Not suitable for pushchairs
Not wheelchair accessible
No facilities
Quite good
Accurate
Real feedback from people who have completed this walk using the Gloucestershire Walks app.
First-hand experiences
The walk was very over grown and parts not passable
Walk is not 4.25 , its 4.75 miles , would be very overgrown in winter , not much river walking
Not much shelter and when in the woodland, the paths were very overgrown and spikey! Walking through the wildflower field was a huge treat!
Lovely varied walk, lots of shade on sunny day. Thankfully no cows in fields next to river on day we walked!
Sat 25 April - very nice mornings walk just me and two dogs in the sun. Just be aware that along the river section there was a herd of cattle that were very interested in us.
We really enjoyed this walk. The woods was full of bluebells which was a nice suprise. The ground was dry. Great views. The Red Lion Pub did a lovely sunday lunch.
Any issues with flooding have now been resolved as of April 2026. Lovely walk with great views of the river and surrounding landscape
March 2026 the fields by the river are flooded and you cant complete this route. A section of the map shows a footpath but this is incorrect and is a farm track only. We spoke to a local farmer who was out in the fields and he has had issues with walkers cutting across his land due to the flooding. Until the water has gone down you will not be able to complete the loop without going back on your tracks and not across farmland. Very very muddy and slippery underfoot.
Lovely walk fantastic views.
Beautiful views of river, rolling countryside, ponds. Not difficult except a small section near beginning or end depending which way round you do it. One of our favourites so far.
17/6/25 - beautiful summers day, fantastic views at the top of the hill. Downside...not many place for dogs to get to the river to cool down.
A long hill to climb but gorgeous views when you fet go the top. A nice bench and table half way round the walk ideal for sandwiches and a drink. Love this walk though be aware of the herd of cattle in the lower field.
Comments from walkers who have completed the Sandhurst Hill walk.
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