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South West England

Gloucestershire

Rodborough Fort – Black Horse at Amberley loop from Brimscombe and Thrupp

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

Gloucestershire

Rodborough Fort – Black Horse at Amberley loop from Brimscombe and Thrupp

Moderate

5.0

(1)

14

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Rodborough Fort – Black Horse at Amberley loop from Brimscombe and Thrupp

03:06

11.1km

220m

Hiking

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: May 7, 2026

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.34 km

Stroud Brewery

Highlight • Pub

2

3.49 km

Stone Arch Bridge on the Thames & Severn Canal

Highlight • River

Completed in 1789, the Thames & Severn Canal was conceived as part of a canal route linking Bristol and London. After many years of decline, restoration work began in the 1970s and has been ongoing ever since.

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4.10 km

Arundel Mill Ponds

Nature Reserve

4

5.19 km

Lock Kitchen Café

Highlight • Cafe

5

6.60 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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6

7.04 km

Baden-Powell Copse

Highlight • Forest

Baden-Powell Copse, planted on Christmas Day 1946 to commemorate Lord Baden-Powell's visit to the area in 1916

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7

7.77 km

View of the Valley from Bowl Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Incredible views to the valley.

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8

9.57 km

Black Horse at Amberley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Set on Minchinhampton Common, the outdoor seating at this popular pub has great views out across the Cotswolds. Open daily from 12.

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9

10.6 km

Golf Course in The Cotswolds National Landscape

Highlight • Structure

B

11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.84 km

2.67 km

1.01 km

394 m

170 m

Surfaces

3.45 km

3.29 km

2.22 km

1.01 km

534 m

340 m

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