Running around Swell is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Swell—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Bourton & Batsford loop from Stow-on-the-Wold — Cotswolds	Expert 03:17 28.7km
Maugersbury Grove – Lower Wood loop from Stow-on-the-Wold	Expert 01:50 16.3km
Slaughter Woods loop from Stow-on-the-Wold	Intermediate 00:53 8.09km
Running loop from Stow-on-the-Wold	Intermediate 01:00 9.14km

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Bourton & Batsford loop from Stow-on-the-Wold — Cotswolds
03:17
28.7km
6:51/km
450m
450m
Expert
8
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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Maugersbury Grove – Lower Wood loop from Stow-on-the-Wold
01:50
16.3km
6:45/km
220m
220m
Expert
34
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Slaughter Woods loop from Stow-on-the-Wold
00:53
8.09km
6:34/km
130m
120m
Intermediate
5.0
(3)
20
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Running loop from Stow-on-the-Wold
01:00
9.14km
6:33/km
170m
170m
Intermediate
20
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.