Best walks from Stroud

Gloucester Station to Stroud Station

great wide open views back to Gloucester and across towards Wales. Starts through Gloucester's historic streets, then field paths (muddy in winter) skirting Robinswood Hill, crossing under the M5 to wide open countryside with great views. Noisy near the roads and motorway in the first half and quieter and more scenic beyond.

Tough: steep ascents. 18km.

After crossing under the M5 there is a short stretch of busy road with blind corners and little space off the carriageway before the footpath to Brookthorpe; take care. Fields can be very muddy in winter, and some stiles and bridges (e.g. near Daniel's Brook) are hidden in brambles and easily missed.

Lunch stop: the Fagin's.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Stonehouse Station to Stroud Station

An easy, flat route along an old canal towpath, with some short stretches of roadside walking near Stonehouse. The towpath surface is good and though a few sections may be tricky underfoot. Heritage information boards along the canal explain the industrial history of the area.

Easy: 4km, moderate ascents.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Stroud Station Circular via Rodborough Common

Hill and moorland paths and with substantial climbs.

Tough: steep ascents. 18km. 5h30.

Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route

Kemble Station to Stroud Station

Canal towpath.

Tough: 22km. Moderate ascents. 6h.

Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route