Nympsfield Long Barrow – Woodchester Mansion loop from Nailsworth

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Nympsfield Long Barrow – Woodchester Mansion loop from Nailsworth

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Nympsfield Long Barrow – Woodchester Mansion loop from Nailsworth

05:22

18.6km

450m

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 9, 2026

Tips

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.85 km

Petersnest Wood

Forest

8.49 km

Woodland Path on the Cotswold Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a nice path through a pleasant woodland. I think its part of the Cotswold way.

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10.4 km

View of the Severn Vale from Coaley Peak

Highlight • Viewpoint

You are afforded spectacular views from Coaley Peak, which stretch right across the Severn Vale towards the Forest of Dean and beyond. Below the summit lies unimproved limestone grassland, owned and maintained by the National Trust.

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10.8 km

Nympsfield Long Barrow

Highlight • Historical Site

Nympsfield Long Barrow stands high on the Cotswold scarp and affords incredible views over the Severn Valley. Constructed in the Neolithic period (around 2800 BCE), it is one of the …

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12.4 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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13.5 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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14.0 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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14.2 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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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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16.8 km

Norton Wood

Forest

18.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

6.43 km

855 m