Best Walking and Cycling in the Cotswolds
When staying at Fountain View our Cotswold lakeside self catering holiday cottage there are opportunities for you to walk and cycle within the grounds of the resort.
Within a very short distance you will be able to experience some of the best walking and cycling in the Cotswolds.
Access to 150km of pathways, bridle and cycle ways in this region recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. What better way to enjoy the great outdoors of the Cotswold area than to find walks and cycling routes in the Cotswolds.
Throughout the Cotswold Water Park is a network of footpaths and cycle routes. The Thames Path stretches from Neighbridge to Lechlade, while Sustrans Route 45 runs from Swindon to South Cerney. These provide excellent walking & cycling opportunities to explore great outdoors of the Cotswold region.
There is a 6 mile walk or cycle trail from Stonehouse to Nailsworth. A leaflet can be purchased from Stroud Tourist Information Centre.
Several publications for the best walking and cycling in the Cotswolds including family traffic free cycling routes, mountain biking routes and circular routes can be found at Golden Eye Maps
If you enjoy the water there are several walks in the Cotswolds along the Cotswold canals where you may also catch sight of the water born wildlife.
Network of footpaths
Cycle and bridleway
12 mile route around the lakes
Walk and cycle around both lakes
Wood Sculpture Trail
‘Just walk’ timed walks for health and fitness
Trim Trail
Wildlife discovery trail
Hire of all kinds of bikes
Free helmets
Free advice and guidance
Cotswolds lakes cycle route map
Various cycle route maps
Britain’s largest online walking guide
53 walks in the Cotswolds
2 – 9 mile walks in the Cotswolds
Guided walks led by Cotswold voluntary wardens
Easy, moderate and strenuous categories
Walk the Cotswold Way
Chipping Campden town walks
Best Cotswold Walking and Cycling Resources
Ramblers who will welcome you to join 2 or 3 walks
