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Winchcombe walk, Gloucestershire
Winchcombe · Photo: Dave Bushell

Winchcombe is a lovely medieval town in the heart of the Cotswolds and just north of Cheltenham. The town has a beautiful mix of traditional Cotswold architecture, old timber framed pubs, quaint shops and is surrounded by rolling hills and even a castle.

If you are looking for a day out to combine a visit to a picturesque town and a nice walk, then this walk in Winchcombe could be for you.

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Winchcombe walk 01

Winchcombe

Walk distance
4¾ miles
Time
2.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This is a nice walk around Winchcombe and up past Sudeley castle. There are a few small climbs onto the top of the hill and you will also walk through the pretty medieval town of Winchcombe where you can find shops and pubs for refreshments.

The walk also takes you past the historic Grade 1 listed Sudeley castle and through the open Cotswold countryside. Please note that there are some hills and a small amount of road walking on this route.

We plan to add more walks in Winchcombe in the future so come back soon to see what else we have found.

Refreshments: Pubs and cafes in Winchcombe

This Winchcombe walk starts at grid reference: 51.954646,-1.968002

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Expanded route map for Winchcombe, a 4.75 mile circular walk in Gloucestershire