Winchcombe walking capital of the Cotswolds

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

07/05/2026

History buffs, this ones for you. An undulating walk to discover the history of three local churches along the way. Over Langley Hill to C12th St Michael’s in Stanley Pontlarge and on to C19th Christ Church, Gretton for our lunch. We finish at C15th St Peter’s Church in Winchcombe completing a memorable trio of church towers.

walk to a church with a leaning tower

07/05/2026

Today the Winchcombe Walkers are Welcome group were proud to officially open the newly surfaced footpaths from Broadway Road to Sudeley Castle grounds and of course, the very special gate in Castle Street. Jim Mason, Chairman of Winchcombe Town Council and long time supporter of WWaW unveiled the gate and Sudeley Castle provided refreshments for the invited guests

This completes the missing link in the footpath network, meaning people can walk safely in ordinary shoes at any time of the year all round Winchcombe, linking Corndean Lane, Sudeley Castle, Broadway Road, Winchcombe Park and Gretton Road.

Special thanks go to local businesses Kenelm Joinery and Forgeability for creating the gate, which is a work of art.

04/05/2026

Enjoy a good quiz? Join us for the Winchcombe Walking Festival quiz night at Abbey Fields on Saturday 16 May. No need to form a team in advance, simply book a ticket and we'll put teams together on the night or book with your friends and play together.

https://www.winchcombewelcomeswalkers.com/walk/event-16-evening-quiz/

03/05/2026

This lovely walk from Sudeley Hill down to Winchcombe is an easy way to enjoy the scenery and stretch your legs. With transport to the top of the hill, this easy descent is a memorable yet relaxed way to start the Winchcombe Walking Festival or just mark the end of the week.

early evening walk into Winchcombe, part of Walking Festival