Gloucestershire Walks

Sheepscombe Walks & Route Maps

Sheepscombe walk, Gloucestershire
Sheepscombe · Photo: Local Walks Team

These walks from the charming village of Sheepscombe offer a rewarding way to explore the rolling hills and woodland of the Cotswolds.

The walks begin near the village pub and climb up to scenic viewpoints before continuing through peaceful woodland and open countryside. With some steeper sections along the way, these walks are a little more energetic, but the beautiful views and the welcoming Butchers Arms at the end make the effort well worthwhile.

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Walk information

Sheepscombe Walk 1

Walk distance
2½ miles
Time
1 hour
Route type
Circular

Sheepscombe is a village in the heart of the Cotswold countryside. It's a wonderful place to explore and the walks in this area are hilly but stunning.

This first walk starts by the pretty Butchers Arms pub and takes you up a steep hill to a beautiful viewpoint. There is a bench to sit and take in the amazing scenery before you venture off into the woods.

As you walk along the lush woodland paths, you can enjoy the wildlife and fresh country air.

There are hills on this route so you will need plenty of energy but there is a lovely pub back in the village for well earned refreshments after your walk.

Sheepscombe Walk 1 4.0 Ratings and reviews 5 ratings · 1 review

Based on 5 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.0

A very popular walk

Dog friendly4.6 / 5
Path condition4.0 / 5
Buggy friendly1.2 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.6 / 5
Toilet facilities1.2 / 5
Pub or café3.0 / 5
Route accuracy4.0 / 5
ClimbingPlenty of climbing
LivestockRarely any livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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Walker review

A great walk on a hot day as lots of shade but was hilly in places . Walked with a 4 and 7 year old who managed it though. Stopped at pub for lunch at the end. Nice views.

Walk information

Sheepscombe Walk 2

Walk distance
3¼ miles
Time
1.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This is a longer walk from Sheepscombe which also starts from outside the pub. Like the first walk, you will enjoy stunning views across the Cotswold countryside and a trek along woodland paths under the canopy of tress overhead.

This route then takes you across open countryside and past the Ebworth Centre which is a traditional Cotswold farm estate, owned by The National Trust.

You then carry on through woodland before making your way back to the village and pub for well earned refreshments.

Refreshments:

The Butchers Arms, Sheepscombe

Sheepscombe Walk 2 4.7 Ratings and reviews 6 ratings · 3 reviews

Based on 6 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.7

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly3.3 / 5
Path condition4.3 / 5
Buggy friendly1.3 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.2 / 5
Toilet facilities1.7 / 5
Pub or café3.8 / 5
Route accuracy4.5 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockSome livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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User reviews

Walker review

A really good walk with views, woods, benches, picnic tables and a great pub. A bit up and down in places but nothing too strenuous. We did it at end of February after a lot of rain but it was still doable without getting too muddy (no wellies). Parking is the only issue along with the single track access road. I’ll book a pub lunch next time and use their car park.

Walker review

Gorgeous walk, helped by the lovely weather. Lots of beautiful beech woodland with bluebells and wild garlic but also open areas of meadows and National Trust orchard at Ebworth. A bit steep at times but no stiles and generally dog friendly if well behaved or on a lead.

Walker review

Great walk, but a fair bit of climbing up and down.

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Expanded route map for Sheepscombe Walk 1, a 2.5 mile circular walk in Gloucestershire