recommended route
Seven Springs to Painswick
Hiking route
· Cotswold
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/ Views from Painswick BeaconPhoto: Laura Paterson, Macs Adventure
Ascend onto the Wolds, where the vistas continue to impress before walking along the escarpment, being careful to follow the marked path in poor weather.
moderate
Distance 23.6 km
6:45 h
527 m
589 m
292 m
154 m
From here onward, begin to experience the increasingly rural section of the Cotswold Way. There will be fewer villages, allowing you to relax in the peace and tranquility of the gorgeous, iconic Cotswold countryside. Climb up to Charlton Kings Common, looking out for the distinctive rock pillar known as the “Devils Chimney”. Continue through quiet woodland, enchanting at any time of year, but especially the spring when wild flowers abound. Pass Coopers Hill, home to the famous annual cheese rolling festival, before arriving in the delightful town of Painswick, which grew prosperous from the cloth trade.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
292 m
Lowest point
154 m
Best time of year
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Start
Seven Springs (217 m)
Coordinates:
OS Grid
SO 96873 17164
DD
51.853062, -2.046797
DMS
51°51'11.0"N 2°02'48.5"W
UTM
30U 565651 5745125
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Destination
Painswick
Turn-by-turn directions
These maps and routes are designed to be used in conjunction with our traditional documentation. We have recently embarked on a conversion initiative to bring the two elements together, and this itinerary will be covered in due course.
In the meantime, using the two elements alongside each other should go a long way to ensure you have a safe, enjoyable and problem free day.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Coordinates
OS Grid
SO 96873 17164
DD
51.853062, -2.046797
DMS
51°51'11.0"N 2°02'48.5"W
UTM
30U 565651 5745125
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Basic Equipment for Hiking
- Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots or approach shoes
- Layered, moisture wicking clothing
- Hiking socks
- Rucksack (with rain cover)
- Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket and suitable legwear)
- Sunglasses
- Hiking poles
- Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
- First aid kit
- Kit para bolhas
- Bivy / survival bag
- Survival blanket
- Headlamp
- Pocket knife
- Whistle
- Cell phone
- Cash
- Navigation equipment / map and compass
- Emergency contact details
- ID
- The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
- For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
- Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
23.6 km
Duration
6:45 h
Ascent
527 m
Descent
589 m
Highest point
292 m
Lowest point
154 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
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Lowest point
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