Gloucestershire Walks

Toadsmoor Valley Walks & Route Maps

Toadsmoor Valley walk, Gloucestershire
Toadsmoor Valley · Photo: Local Walks Team

These walks start in the charming village of Eastcombe and wind down into the scenic Toadsmoor Valley, offering a mix of woodland, streams, and a peaceful lakeside path.

The routes range from a shorter, hilly pub walk to a longer adventure that explores deeper into Toadsmoor Woods and nearby Bussage, with welcoming pubs along the way to enjoy a well-earned drink or snack.

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Walk information

Toadsmoor Valley Walk 1

Walk distance
1¾ miles
Time
1 hour
Route type
Circular

Although this is a relatively short pub walk, you will need some energy due to the hills. The walk starts in the lovely village of Eastcombe near the pub and takes you down into the beautiful Toadsmoor Valley.

You will stroll along a track with lovely views of the valley and then descend into the valley to follow a path beside a pretty lake and stream. You then hike back up to the village where you will find a pub for refreshments.

The views from The Lamb Inn are stunning and the walking is great in this area.

Toadsmoor Valley Walk 1 3.8 Ratings and reviews 6 ratings · 4 reviews

Based on 6 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating3.8

A well-liked walk

Dog friendly4.3 / 5
Path condition3.3 / 5
Buggy friendly1.5 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.3 / 5
Toilet facilities2.3 / 5
Pub or café4.2 / 5
Route accuracy4.2 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockSome livestock
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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First-hand experiences

User reviews

Walker review

A reasonably nice walk with some steep bits. Definitely sensible shoes required. If going clockwise, the second half is alot nicer and better maintained. The beginning path hugs the pubs left side. Dogs need to be kept on leads quite a bit.

Walker review

We went on a hot day. Very hilly and steps at the start and end but flattens out along the lake and stream. A pleasant walk and managed with a 4 and 7 year old (just!). Pub at the end or shop for refreshments. Roads very narrow with sat nav so be careful in large cars. Wouldnt rush back but a nice wall nonetheless.

Walker review

The initial path runs from the bottom of the pub car park - this needs to be highlighted as it’s not obvious

Walker review

The problem was finding the start point, since read others comments and found it on return journey. An instruction you walk into the pub forecourt and go to the left of the building. The initial decent can is quite uneven and slippery so take care or bring poles but a lovely route and mainly wide tracks. Beautiful views.

Walk information

Toadsmoor Valley Walk 2

Walk distance
3¼ miles
Time
1.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This is a longer walk that also starts in Eastcombe and takes you down into Toadsmoor valley and past the lake.

However, this route explores deeper into Toadsmoor Woods and includes an extension to the village of Bussage, where you can visit another pub if you fancy it.

There are some hills on this walk and it can get muddy at times.

Refreshments:

The Lamb Inn, Eastcombe

The Ram Inn, Bussage

Toadsmoor Valley Walk 2 4.1 Ratings and reviews 7 ratings · 6 reviews

Based on 7 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.1

A very popular walk

Dog friendly3.6 / 5
Path condition3.3 / 5
Buggy friendly1.3 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.4 / 5
Toilet facilities2.6 / 5
Pub or café3.4 / 5
Route accuracy4.4 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockRarely any livestock
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelMostly dry

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First-hand experiences

User reviews

Walker review

The route starts alongside the Lamb Inn down some steps - no signage.

Walker review

Lovely walk. Start is not obvious, just walk into The Lamb grounds and you’ll see the path you need to take! Up and down so beware of hills!

Walker review

Great walk to do on a warm summers day. Plenty of shade in the woods

Walker review

No public toilets but two pubs on route where you could probably go if eating/drinking there.

Walker review

At the beginning of the walk by the pub it was impossible to find the footpath so had to detour on the road. This happened again further on in the walk again. A lovely route once in the forest area. Its not a well travelled route and at times very overgrown.

Walker review

Enjoyed walk 1 so went back and did walk 2. ...Both pubs are worth visiting. Found the staff friendly staff in both.

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Expanded route map for Toadsmoor Valley Walk 1, a 1.75 mile circular walk in Gloucestershire