Winchcombe walking capital of the Cotswolds

12/09/2026

Congratulations to everyone connected with Winchcombe Pottery on your wonderful centenary event. It was really well attended and we were pleased to be able to help by guiding a group from Isbourne Arts ‘Cranks’ lunch to the pottery to view the kiln opening.

31/08/2026

We’re having a great day helping out with Barney’s fun day. What a brilliant turn out, so hopefully lots of money has been raised for such a good cause.

26/07/2026

Do you fancy a walk?

09/07/2026

Advance notice - footpaths adjacent to Sudeley Castle will be closed between 08:00hrs on Friday 17th July 2026 until 20:00hrs on Sunday 19th July 2026. This is due to camping in the field during the Fantasy Forest event.

14/05/2026

See you on the trail tomorrow! Winchcombe Costswolds Walking Festival kicks off with our first walks in the morning. If you're joining us for a walk, please arrive 15 minutes ahead of the advertised start time to register and remember no dogs allowed on the walks unless guide dogs. More useful information for the festival can be found on our website:

Registration: Unless otherwise stated the registration is at Abbey Fields Community Centre in Back Lane, Winchcombe. (sat nav GL54 5QH)

11/05/2026

A few of our walks have just one spot left, why not sign up and discover a new area and make some new friends.

Walk 11: Tilting towers and hilltop views, Saturday 16, strenuous 12 miles.
https://www.winchcombewelcomeswalkers.com/walk/walk-11-tilting-towers-and-hilltop-views/

Walk 12: Hills and hops, Saturday 16, strenuous 13 miles.
https://www.winchcombewelcomeswalkers.com/walk/walk-12-hills-and-hops/

Walk 22: A chapel off the beaten path, Sunday 17, moderate 4 miles.
https://www.winchcombewelcomeswalkers.com/walk/walk-22-a-chapel-off-the-beaten-path/

a guided walk to a Catholic Chapel in private grounds.

10/05/2026

Looking for a challenge? Enjoy a self-guided walk on the waymarked eastern loop of the popular Winchcombe Way. This varied route weaves through woodland and alongside streams, passing through quiet, off-the-beaten-track villages before descending the scarp and following low-level footpaths back to Winchcombe. Fine views accompany much of the route.

All entrants receive a Winchcombe Way guidebook and pen, plus a certificate on completion — a rewarding challenge for enthusiastic walkers.

Self-guided 21 mile walk on the Winchcombe Way

09/05/2026

Next Saturday sorted, join the Winchcombe Walking Festival for a lovely all-day hike taking in Hillside and Railway views.

Travel by service bus to Southam before setting out on quiet, low-level paths along west-facing slopes, with expansive views across the Severn Vale towards the Malverns. The route loosely follows the line of the historic heritage railway as we make our way back to Winchcombe.
A gentle and scenic walk rich in views and local heritage. Bring a picnic lunch. Please bring bus fare or a bus pass.

Follow low level paths tracing the steam railway line

08/05/2026

Just one week to go until the start of the 2026 Winchcombe Walking Festival! We're so excited to welcome all the walkers from near and far. If you haven't booked a place yet there are still a few spots on walks available. If you've already booked, you might want to check out our helpful festival information page:

https://www.winchcombewelcomeswalkers.com/information/important-walking-festival-information/

08/05/2026

Last few spaces available on this longer walk to kick off the festival next Friday 15 May.

Walk through the lovely Cotswold countryside with this scenic journey along the Gloucestershire Way. With convenient transport to the quaint hamlet of Condicote we follow fairly easy paths across the top of the Cotswolds through Ford and the gallops towards the escarpment. We descend toward Winchcombe, a historic market town nestled in a valley, you’ll be treated to sweeping vistas towards the Malverns and Clent Hills.

Gloucestershire Way, Vistas