Tewkesbury
Tewkesbury’s rural routes take you through lush river meadows, historic hamlets, and peaceful countryside. From the scenic Severn Ham and Avon riverside paths to longer circular walks linking villages like Twyning and Bredon’s Norton, this area offers flat, accessible terrain with charming views. Perfect for wildlife spotting and riverside picnics, many routes start right from the town centre.
Bredons Norton
Duration: 7 km (4.4 mi); 2 hours 10 minutes
Access: Mostly accessible for ambulant walkers; some field paths may be muddy or uneven—not suitable for wheelchairs
Terrain: Scenic countryside with gentle hills, country lanes, village paths, and field sections
Facilities: Village church, pubs (e.g. The Royal Oak), village shop, and the local hall; limited facilities on route
Transport: Best via car with roadside parking in Norton; limited bus service; cycling recommended alongside rural lanes
Coombe Hill Nature Reserve
Duration: 4.5 km, 1.5–2 hours
Access: Towpath is mostly level but can be bumpy, muddy or rutted, especially after rain. Best accessed by walkers and well-equipped pushchairs; not fully suitable for wheelchairs or mobility scooters in wet conditions
Terrain: Flat canal towpath transitioning to wet grassland and meadow trails. The boardwalk to the Grundon bird hide overlooks rich wetland habitat
Facilities: Small free car park, bird hide (Grundon Hide), benches, and information signage. No toilets or cafés on site but available at local pub
Transport: Narrow lane off A38 leads to the reserve car park, nearest bus stop in Tewkesbury Road, cycle path along A38
Deerhurst Circular
Duration: 5.0 km, 1 hour 10 minutes
Access: Suitable for pushchairs; mostly level riverside and field paths with some stiles—ambulant-only access in places
Terrain: Flat riverside towpath, meadow footpaths and green lanes—some churchyard or stiles crossing fields
Facilities: Small car park at Odda’s Chapel, St Mary’s Priory Church, cattle-grazed fields, please keep dogs on leads
Transport: Limited parking at Odda’s Chapel; walk or cycle from Tewkesbury town centre
Uckinghall Circular
Duration: 3.5 km, 45 minutes
Access: Easy route, suitable for most walkers; not ideal for wheelchairs or mobility scooters due to narrow lanes and occasional uneven surfaces
Terrain: Primarily level country lanes and grassy field paths, with some moderate undulations and occasional farm tracks
Facilities: Trail begins/ends near Uckinghall village. Minimal facilities onsite; nearest amenities in Tewkesbury town centre, including cafés, toilets, and shops
Transport: Roadside parking available in Uckinghall village, nearest bus stop in Deerhurst or Tewkesbury; 30-minute walk to the trailhead, quiet rural lanes suitable for cycling from Tewkesbury
Alderton Hill
Duration: 10km, 4 hours
Access: Includes field stiles, farm lanes, and potentially uneven paths so may be difficult for some wheelchair users
Terrain: Cotswold ridge walking along footpaths and tracks, with sections through farmland and hill slopes
Facilities: Village church, pub (Gardeners Arms), limited shops
Transport: Park at Gardeners Arms pub or on street; limited local bus service via Winchcombe or Cheltenham; walking or cycling recommended
