Stanley Wood – Woodchester Mansion loop from Pitchcombe

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Stanley Wood – Woodchester Mansion loop from Pitchcombe

Hard

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Stanley Wood – Woodchester Mansion loop from Pitchcombe

07:20

25.4km

610m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 22.6 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.91 km

Cross Dyke

Archaeological Site

2.55 km

Viewpoint

3.04 km

Woodchester Valley Vineyard

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Cotswold Way runs through this pretty vineyard

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8.72 km

Cotswold Way Forest Path

Highlight • Forest

10.0 km

Stanley Wood

Highlight • Forest

Stanley Wood is a National Trust-owned ancient woodland located near the town of Stroud in the Cotswolds. It has a pleasant mix of up and downhill walking to get those …

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12.6 km

Woodchester Mansion

Highlight • Monument

Great place to visit. You can watch the resident bats on the infrared camera during open days.

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15.3 km

Parkmill Pond

Highlight • Trail

There are several smaller trails at the lake edge if you search for them and get off the beaten track.

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16.0 km

Crystal Fountain Footpath

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A step path in or out of Woodchester Park. Can be a little slippery. The path out of the other side of Crystal Fountain to Inchbrook gets quite steep when it reaches the road.

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19.8 km

View of the Valley from Bowl Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Incredible views to the valley.

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21.0 km

Rodborough Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

Rodborough Fort is a historical landmark perched ontop of Rodborough Hill near Stroud. Its hilltop vantage point meant it played a vital rote in strategic defence during different periods of …

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25.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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