Walks and hikes around Swell offer a quintessential Cotswold experience, combining rolling hills, charming villages, and verdant woodlands. This small village, nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds Area of …

Last updated: September 23, 2025

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1. Bourton-on-the-Water & Stow-on-the Wold loop — The Cotswolds

16.0km

04:19

220m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Battle of Stow Monument – St Mary's Church, Upper Swell loop from Stow-on-the-Wold

9.02km

02:30

170m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Stow-on-the-Wold Market Cross – St Edward's Well loop from Donnington

8.57km

02:22

150m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Stow-on-the-Wold Market Cross – St Mary's Church, Lower Swell loop from Stow-on-the-Wold

7.23km

01:59

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. St Edward's Well – Stow-on-the-Wold Market Cross loop from Stow-on-the-Wold

6.72km

01:50

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes around Swell

1. Bourton-on-the-Water & Stow-on-the Wold loop — The Cotswolds

2. Battle of Stow Monument – St Mary's Church, Upper Swell loop from Stow-on-the-Wold

3. Stow-on-the-Wold Market Cross – St Edward's Well loop from Donnington

4. Stow-on-the-Wold Market Cross – St Mary's Church, Lower Swell loop from Stow-on-the-Wold

5. St Edward's Well – Stow-on-the-Wold Market Cross loop from Stow-on-the-Wold

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