Tetbury walks
PUBLICATIONS
15 exciting full colour self-guided walks leaflets have been published for use in all weathers, containing:
● A4 PDF document in full colour with illustrations
● Directions on an OS base
● Interesting key features
● Downloadable GPX file for each walk to navigate using your mobile phone. Click on the buttons below.
WHY NOT VISIT THE TETBURY VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE ON LONG STREET AND BUY ONE or you can download a PDF copy below by clicking on the button but you will have to print it yourself.
Tetbury footpath group
Please download "Walks around Tetbury" leaflet that contains important information to be read in conjunction with any of the walk leaflets.
Walks around Tetbury
Important information to be read in conjunction with the walk leaflets
1. Wander Round the farms
A relatively easy walk of approx. 5.5 miles - using an old coach road and seeing farms north of Tetbury.
2. Tetbury’s Lung
An easy circular walk of approx. 3.5 or 4 miles - through Preston Park to Little Lark Hill and back via Long Newnton
3. The Mill and the Fosse
A relatively easy walk to the SE of Tetbury. Discover the River Avon, a Roman road, an old mill and a fine country estate. 10.5km/6.5 miles.
4. Parks and Rides
An easy circular walk of approx. 5.5 miles - through lovely horsey parkland to a pretty village and return via a secluded valley. Possibility of refreshments at The Cat and Custard Pot in Shipton Moyne (check opening times).
5. Kevin's Good Manors
A relatively easy walk just over 5 miles along long established green lanes passing Highgrove (the home of HM King Charles and HM Queen Camilla) and the hamlet of Doughton.
6. Hare & Hounds
A relatively easy circular walk of approx. 6.5 miles - down quiet country lanes to an old coaching inn and Highgrove (the home of HM King Charles and HM Queen Camilla). Possibility of refreshments half way at the Hare and Hounds hotel. Can be combined with Walk 7 for a 9.3 mile walk
7. Westonbirt – The Holford Legacy
An easy 3 mile walk around and through the Westonbirt Arboretum to the village and back through Westonbirt School. This walk involves a short drive to the starting point; although it can be added to Walk 6
8. The Circle & District Line
An easy short circular walk of 1.25 miles in and around the town centre, taking in many of the town’s historic features.
9. Tetbury’s Genesis
A relatively easy short 2 mile walk into the country all around St. Mary’s Church.
10. To Be or Not To Be
An easy 2.5 mile (but with rather a lot of stiles) pleasant country walk through local fields around the western fringe of Tetbury via the hamlet of Longfurlong
11. Of Princes and Paupers
A relatively easy 6.3 mile walk to the east of Tetbury through pastoral countryside and a secluded valley passing Highgrove (the home of HM King Charles and HM Queen Camilla), woodland and a hermit’s cave.
12. Inspiring Tetbury
An easy circular walk of approx. 3.7 miles rarely losing sight of St Marys' church spire and lovely views of countryside.
13. Seeking Tetbury’s Heritage
A relatively easy 5.5 mile walk taking in Chavenage House (where the TV series Poldark was filmed) and a hermit’s cave. Possibility of refreshments at the café near Chavenage House (check opening times)
14. To Avening with views of Royal Parkland
A relatively easy 8.5 mile circular walk to Avening and back with views of Gatcombe Park (the home of HRH The Princess Royal), Chavenage House (where the TV series Poldark was filmed). Possibility of refreshments at the café near Chavenage House (check opening times)
15. Poldark to Cromwell
A relatively easyfigure-of-eight 4 mile walk taking in Chavenage (with Cromwell connections and where the TV series Poldark was filmed) and Beverston (ancient village, Norman Church and 13th century castle). This walk involves a short drive to the start/finish point at Chavenage Green. Possibility of refreshments at the café near Chavenage House (check opening times)
16. Lark Rise to Nailsworth
This walk route has been temporarily withdrawn due to issues/blockages on the route.
The following walks are only available to download here for printing. They are not on sale at the Visitor Information Centre.
A1. Rodmarton & Tarlton
Discover a beautiful C16 manor house built on the site of C12 priory, an old road from Tetbury to Cheltenham, and the beautiful village of Tarlton.
6 miles.
A2. Ashley Loop
A circular walk of 6.5 miles starting at Tetbury Goods Shed. PDF courtesy of and © 2021 Cotswolds National Landscape.
A3. The Floss on the Mill
Walk 3 in the reverse direction. Discover the River Avon, a Roman road, an old mill and a fine country estate. 10.5km/6.5 miles. About 3.5 hrs.
