Cotswold capers ~ one or two days
Details
Do this walk because - it's the Cotswolds! What more do you need 😊
This will be a busy weekend with lots of hills, so please be prepared.
The two walks combined will cover what is generally known as 'The Five Valleys Walk'
Saturday hike
Type ~ Part 1 of a two day circular route around Stroud.
Start walk ~ 10am from Stroud railway station.
Hiking time approx. 6hrs
Hike distance ~ 20km
Total ascent ~ 473m
Note: We plan to take a short (4km) bus ride at the start & finish of this walk. You could avoid the bus at the end by walking instead.
Sunday hike
Type ~ Part 2 of a two day circular route around Stroud.
Start walk ~ 10am from Stroud railway station.
Hiking time approx. 6 hrs
Hike distance ~ 20km
Total ascent ~ 511m
Donation to GOSH: £5 cash on the day.
What to take: A packed lunch and plenty of water.
Also, we're not insured, so please have your own insurance for this type of activity.
Walk Description
You have to see for yourself. Words don't do justice.
Meeting at
Outside Stroud railway station.
We'll start walking at 10am.
Note: If the train from Paddington is late & you message us we'll delay the start of the walk(s) until 10.20am. There may be bus or taxi options to catch up with us if you arrive after we have set off.
Travel
If you’re travelling to Stroud from London, get the train from London Paddington.
Another option is to travel with Carl R in his 7 seater vehicle. He'll be picking up from Reading Central railway station on Friday.
Contact Carl for details.
Getting back to London
Over the weekend, there's approximately one train an hour going back to Paddington from Stroud.
Another option is with Carl R in his 7 seater vehicle with pick up from Stroud railway station on Sunday & drop off at Reading Central Railway station.
Contact Carl for details.
If you are driving
Parking in Stroud is the best option.
KEY INFORMATION
YOU MUST READ THE THREE SECTIONS BELOW - if you join this trip, you're confirming that you have.
- The perilous bit
- Our FAQs, including an explanation of Group save tickets which will save you money.
- See here for what to wear and take. Specifically make sure you bring good hiking boots and that you are ready for muddy conditions . Please - no trainers, they are not suitable for walking in the wintry muddy conditions.
AND FINALLY
- We're raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
We’ll deduct Meetup fees but all the profits will go to GOSH. After each hike, we’ll let you know exactly how much we’ve all raised. And if you’d like to join us and raise money by leading some hikes, please get in touch – the more the merrier 😊