Woodchester Mansion – Crystal Fountain Footpath loop from King's Stanley

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Woodchester Mansion – Crystal Fountain Footpath loop from King's Stanley

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Woodchester Mansion – Crystal Fountain Footpath loop from King's Stanley

05:31

19.4km

420m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. 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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2.41 km

View of the Severn Vale from Selsley Common

Highlight • Viewpoint

Selsley Common is a vast expanse of open grasslands located near Stroud in the Cotswolds. Its elevated position provides some wonderful panoramic views across the surrounding countryside, with its most …

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8.63 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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10.4 km

The Boathouse by Middle and Old Ponds

Highlight • Structure

A lovely tranquil spot by a charming old boat house. A great spot to stop with lovely views of Middle and Old Ponds.

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11.4 km

Middle Pond at Woodchester Park

Highlight • Lake

Very lovely pond in a great NT park with a good variety of walking trails

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11.6 km

View of Kennel Pond

Highlight • Natural

Discover another of the delightful ponds located in Woodchester Park near Stroud. The ponds are located in the Inchbrook Valley and provide some wonderful scenery that makes for a perfect location for a stroll.

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12.3 km

Kennel Pond

Highlight • Forest

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

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12.7 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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13.5 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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19.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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