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South West England

Gloucestershire

Minchinhampton Common – Rodborough Fort loop from Nailsworth

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

Gloucestershire

Minchinhampton Common – Rodborough Fort loop from Nailsworth

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Minchinhampton Common – Rodborough Fort loop from Nailsworth

05:06

17.5km

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: April 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.63 km

Minchinhampton Common

Highlight • Natural

Minchinhampton Common is a National Trust owned area of Cotswold scarp top located above the Stroud Valleys and Severn Estuary.

Its elevated position affords you some wonderful views across the …

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2

3.41 km

View of the Valley from Bowl Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Incredible views to the valley.

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5.13 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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4

7.08 km

Lock Kitchen Café

Highlight • Cafe

8.17 km

Arundel Mill Ponds

Nature Reserve

6

14.6 km

Felt Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice cafe on the Frome River, right next to the footpath. Has outside tables next to the water.

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7

17.1 km

Workers' Tunnel in The Cotswolds

Highlight • Historical Site

Social history on the common - and a lovely ginnell around the village

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17.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.03 km

4.17 km

2.56 km

1.47 km

280 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.40 km

3.81 km

3.57 km

1.34 km

1.26 km

1.18 km

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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