Home page Photos Our Walks Messages About-walks Walks in Area Holidays News Joining Contact us Report problem Local links Favourite Walks Books		southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Town walks in Gloucestershire If you have any additions or corrections to this list, please contact us. Thanks. See bottom of this page for addresses, phone numbers and websites. A Cotswold Gem - Tetbury A guide and map for three town walks around the ancient South Cotswold town of Tetbury. Leaflet from Tetbury Tourist Information Centre, £1 - 00. Battle Trail 1.5 miles A guide to the trail around the sites connected with the Battle of Tewkesbury in 1471. Contains a clear map and an account of the battle. Leaflet from Tewkesbury Tourist Information Centre, 20p. Church Walk 2.2 miles A walk around Wotton-under-Edge looking at the local churches and almshouses. The leaflet has a map and short historical notes. Leaflet from Wotton-under-Edge Tourist Information Centre, 35p. Cirencester - a Town Walk 1 mile A booklet describing a short, circular walk around the ancient market town of Cirencester looking at the architectural & historical points of interest. Includes detailed directions and a clear map.Booklet from Cirencester Tourist Information Centre, 50p. Coleford Town Walk 2 miles A circular walk in and around the town of Coleford looking at its history and buildings. The walk may be divided into two parts by resting at one of the inns or cafes in or near the market place. Leaflet from Coleford Tourist Information Centre, 40p. Dursley - a Town Trail 1 mile A leaflet describing a short walk around the small market town of Dursley, pointing out buildings of interest and giving short, historical notes. Leaflet from Stroud Tourist Information Centre, free. Exploring Painswick 1.5 miles A short walk around Painswick noting all points of interest. Leaflet from Painswick Library, 20p. Gloucester Guided Walks 1 mile A 1½ hour tour of historic Gloucester led by Civic Trust guides, daily from June to September. Starting at 2.30pm from the Tourist Information Centre, Southgate Street, Gloucester. For further information ring 01452 396572, £2 - 50p. Guided Walks around Cirencester 75 minute guided walking tour around Cirencester looking at the architectural & historical points of interest. Starting from the Parish Church at 3pm on Sundays & B/H Mondays, from May to September. Other times by arrangement. Information from Cirencester Tourist Information Centre, £1-00. Lydney Town Walk A walk around the old town of Lydney on the Severn Estuary. The walk of 2 hours may be split into two. The leaflet, produced for the Forest of Dean Local History Society, has a map. Leaflet from Coleford Tourist Information Centre, 40p. Millennium Trail A 32 page booklet describing a town walk around Wotton-under-Edge. Bronze plaques let into the pavement mark 20 places of interest in the town and the booklet gives information about these points, along with a map. The walk takes about 1½ hours. Booklet from Wotton-under-Edge Tourist Information Centre, £1 - 50p. Newent Town Walks An illustrated map of the small market town of Newent marking all the footpaths around the town and describing some of the interesting sights & buildings. Also lists visitor attractions in the vicinity. Leaflet from Newent Tourist Information Centre, 50p. North Cheltenham Town Trail 2 miles Describes a circular walk around the northern part of Cheltenham town pointing out places of interest, including the Promenade, Royal Crescent, Pittville Pump Room and the Everyman Theatre. Leaflet from Cheltenham Tourist Information Centre, 30p. Northleach - A Medieval Town 1 mile A circular walk around the old Cotswold town of Northleach, with notes on all points of interest. Leaflet from Northleach Tourist Information Centre, free. Robert Raikes A leaflet describing a trail around the city of Gloucester looking at sites associated with Robert Raikes, 1736 - 1811, the pioneer of the Sunday School movement. Leaflet from Gloucester Tourist Information Centre, free. South Cheltenham Town Trail 1 mile Describes a circular walk around the southern part of Cheltenham town pointing out buildings of interest, including the Queens Hotel, Ladies College, Montpellier Spa, Cheltenham College and the Town. Leaflet from Cheltenham Tourist Information Centre, 30p. Tewkesbury Heritage Trail A short, generally flat trail around some of Tewkesbury's historic buildings with a map and details of local points of interest. Leaflet from Tewkesbury Tourist Information Centre, 20p. Tewkesbury's Alleyways 1.25 miles A short trail around half-timbered Tewkesbury picking out the most interesting alleys and courts. The leaflet has a map and details historic and architectural points of interest. Leaflet from Tewkesbury Tourist Information Centre, 20p. Via Sacra A walk following the line of the ancient city walls around Gloucester. The leaflet contains a map and notes about points of interest along the Leaflet from Gloucester Tourist Information Centre, free. Walking Tours of Regency Cheltenham 75 minute guided walking tours showing the best of Cheltenham's fine Regency architecture & floral decorations. Starting from Cheltenham Tourist Information Centre @ 2.15pm, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays in the summer. Tickets from Cheltenham TIC, may be booked in advance, £2-50. Winchcombe Heritage 1 mile A short walk around the lovely old town of Winchcombe. The leaflet has a map and describes places of interest along the route. Leaflet from Winchcombe Tourist Information Centre, 25p. TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES CHELTENHAM SPA Municipal Offices, 77 The Promenade, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 1PP Tel. 01242 522878 Web www.visitcheltenham.gov.uk CIRENCESTER Cirencester Visitor Information, Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester GL7 2BX Tel. 01285 654180 COLEFORD High Street, Coleford, Gloucestershire GL16 8HG Tel. 01594 812388 GLOUCESTER 28 Southgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL1 2DP Tel. 01452 396572 NEWENT 7 Church Street, Newent, Gloucestershire GL18 1PUTel. 01531 822468 NORTHLEACH *, Cotswold Heritage Centre, Foss Way, Northleach, Gloucestershire GL54 3JH Tel. 01451 860715 PAINSWICK*, The Library, Stroud Road, Painswick, Gloucestershire Tel. 01452 813552 (seasonal summer opening) STROUD Subscription Rooms George Street, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 1AE Tel. 01453 760960 Web www.stroud.gov.uk Tourism website TETBURY Shop 1, 33 Church Street, Tetbury, Gloucestershire GL8 8JG Tel. 01666 503552 TEWKESBURY The Museum, 64 Barton Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 5PX Tel. 01684 295027 WINCHCOMBE *, The Town Hall, High Street, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire GL54 5LJ Tel. 01242 602925 WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE The Heritage Centre, The Chipping, Wotton-under-Edge, GL7 12AD Tel. 01453 521541 Web www.wottonheritage.com		Tetbury Wotton-under-Edge