Stroud
Stroud’s valleys and ridges are made for rural adventure. River-side strolls connect you to the river Severn while walks through the woodlands and the surrounding commons reveal the area’s natural and artistic beauty. Routes here are known for their views, biodiversity, and links to Stroud’s rich industrial and ecological heritage. Expect rolling paths, woodlands, and characterful villages at every turn.
Arlingham Circular
Duration: ~6.2 miles (10 km); approx. 1 hr 30 min at a moderate pace
Access: Flat riverside paths and country lanemostly accessible to ambulant walkers and suitable for pushchairs—not ideal for wheelchairs at all times due to field surfaces.
Terrain: Flat riverside paths and country lanes
Facilities: Start/finish at Red Lion pub (public toilets, café/refreshments), map board at trailhead
Transport: Pay-and-display parking at canal visitor centre or village; no direct bus—best accessed via taxi or rail/bus to Gloucester then onward to Arlingham
Selsey
Duration: Approx. 3 to 3.5 hours (11 km / 7 miles loop)
Access: Not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs – includes stiles, gates, and steep sections.
Terrain: Varied – a mix of open common land, grassland, woodland paths, and hilly gradients
Facilities: Free car park at Coaley Peak; no on-site toilets or cafés; nearest café and toilets at Tinkley Gate (near Woodchester Park)
Transport: Free parking at Coaley Peak, access via public transport by train to Stroud, then local bus or taxi to Nympsfield
Rodborough Common
Duration: ~1.6 km (1 mile); ~30–40 min loop
Access: One easy-access path from car park suitable for wheelchairs and buggies; rest of common uneven, best for ambulant walkers.
Terrain: Grassland plateau with some slopes.
Facilities: Free car park; no toilets on-site; nearest cafés and shops in Stroud
Transport: Park at Rodborough Common car park (GL5 5BN); Stroud station is ~1 mile walk; local buses to Stroud centre
Haresfield Beacon and Standish Woods
Duration: 8km, 1-3 hours
Access: Standish woods has designated pathways but Haresfield may not be suitable for wheelchairs
Terrain: Woodland tracks and open grassland; steep in places
Facilities: Occasional mobile coffee van (“Off Road Bean”), benches
Transport: National Trust car park at Shortwood (pay and display), roadside parking, Bus from Stroud or Gloucester to ‘Bird in Hand’ stop
Woodchester Park
Duration: Boathouse Trail loop – 5.6 km, 3 hours
Access: Off-road scooter hire available, but not fully wheelchair-friendly throughout
Terrain: Mixed woodland and lakeside surface; uneven and undulating.
Facilities: Tinkley Gate café, accessible toilets, car parks (Tinkley Gate & Buckholt), National Trust shop, book corner, nature trails
Transport: Pay & display car parks; blue badge parking; buses to Nailsworth with short walk from Stroud or Gloucester stations
