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Painswick Beacon – Painswick Village loop from Standish

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Painswick Beacon – Painswick Village loop from Standish

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Painswick Beacon – Painswick Village loop from Standish

02:43

22.4km

600m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.09 km

Langet Covert

Forest

1.72 km

Waving Figure in Stone Barn, The Cotswolds

Highlight • Structure

This has been a long tradition of the local farmer who values visitors who respect the area. I can remember this being here for at least 15 years, I hope it continues as it always makes me smile :-)

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1.72 km

Gravel Track With Views in the Cotswolds

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

East to West is uphill slightly, but marvelous. The other way can be a bit quick for some gravel riders but fine for XC

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4.95 km

Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods

Nature Reserve

7.52 km

St Mary's Church and Yew Trees, Painswick

Highlight • Historical Site

Famous for the 99 topiary yew trees. Legend has it that if a hundredth tree is planted the devil will come and pull it out by the roots.

Painswick is a lovely example of a Cotswold town.

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10.2 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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14.7 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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17.1 km

Edgemoor Inn – Pub With a View of the Cotswolds

Highlight • Pub

Walker-friendly pub with outdoor seating and splendid views from it's position on the Cotswold escarpment. Open lunchtimes and evenings Mon-Sat, lunchtime only on Sundays.

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19.9 km

View of South Gloucestershire and the River Severn

Highlight • Trail

West to east can be a bit scary off the brakes on a gravel bike, but quite fun on a trail or XC bike. Would recommend climbing from west to …

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22.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.07 km

5.83 km

5.53 km

3.41 km

638 m

545 m

350 m

Surfaces

5.84 km

5.47 km

4.59 km

3.46 km

1.95 km

1.07 km

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 25 August

26°C

16°C

35 %

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Painswick Beacon – Painswick Village loop from Standish

Waving Figure in Stone Barn, The Cotswolds

Gravel Track With Views in the Cotswolds

St Mary's Church and Yew Trees, Painswick

Painswick Beacon

Painswick Arts Café

Painswick Village

Edgemoor Inn – Pub With a View of the Cotswolds

View of South Gloucestershire and the River Severn

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