Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 3, 2026

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

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Start point

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1.35 km

Painswick Beacon

Highlight • Natural Monument

It is a lovely walk up to Painswick Beacon and the views are very impressive. You are afforded a full panorama from the summit and the views over to the …

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1.56 km

Cotswold Beacon Trail

Highlight • Summit

don,t miss the beacon just climb the hill

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2.51 km

Painswick Golf Club and Grasslands

Highlight • Natural

Lovely track through well-maintained open grasslands and great views of the surrounding countryside - just beware of the golf balls.

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3.12 km

View of The Cotswolds Countryside

Highlight • Forest

4.33 km

Described as the ‘Queen of the Cotswolds’, Painswick is a beautiful village surrounded by some of Gloucestershire's most delightful countryside. The historic wool village boasts quaint, narrow streets with buildings dating back to the 13th century.

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4.47 km

Painswick Arts Café

Highlight • Cafe

7.00 km

Weir and Pond on the River in the Cotswolds

Highlight • Natural Monument

Pause on your walk on a footbridge below this weir and look around for small birds and watch the water

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10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.90 km

2.59 km

2.01 km

1.54 km

328 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.68 km

2.21 km

2.07 km

1.52 km

1.18 km

742 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Painswick Beacon

Cotswold Beacon Trail

Painswick Golf Club and Grasslands

View of The Cotswolds Countryside

Painswick Village

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