Woodmancote, a region in Gloucestershire, is situated on the border of the Cotswolds, offering a diverse landscape for outdoor activities. The area features the dramatic Cotswolds escarpment, rolling hills, open commons, and ancient woodlands. These varied natural features create an environment suitable for several sports like hiking, jogging, road cycling, touring cycling, and more. Woodmancote provides a range of terrain and scenery for outdoor enthusiasts.
Woodmancote offers more than 100 routes across several sports like…
105
Routes
4.4
(154)
Average rating
2337
People visited

4.6
(34)
233
hikers
13.3km
03:44
270m
270m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(41)
244
hikers
10.2km
02:54
230m
230m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(10)
46
hikers
6.10km
01:46
160m
160m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
29
hikers
20.2km
04:34
430m
430m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(3)
80
riders
60.0km
02:57
660m
660m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

46
riders
41.4km
01:53
180m
180m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
35
riders
51.1km
02:23
550m
550m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.0
(1)
37
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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103
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

61
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

55
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

46
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
35
riders
21.3km
02:05
470m
470m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
6
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
58.2km
04:52
1,160m
1,160m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(3)
29
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(2)
24
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
riders
16.5km
01:37
280m
280m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(4)
13
riders
22.0km
01:20
190m
190m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
40
riders
115km
08:15
1,650m
1,650m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(4)
19
riders
51.3km
03:26
720m
720m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(1)
14
riders
19.0km
01:20
260m
260m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
71.0km
04:47
990m
990m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Woodmancote offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Jogging, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Gravel biking, and Mountain biking. The region features 117 routes across these sports, with an average rating of 4.57 out of 5 stars from over 3,000 ratings.
Popular hiking trails in Woodmancote include the Cleeve Hill & Breakheart Plantation loop, a moderate 6.3-mile (10.2 km) trail, and the Cleeve Common & Belas Knap loop, an 8.2-mile (13.3 km) path. These routes showcase diverse scenery and historical sites. More information can be found in the Hiking around Woodmancote guide.
Woodmancote offers easier walks, such as a 3.5-mile route along the lower slopes of Nottingham Hill. These routes are suitable for those seeking less challenging terrain. A dedicated guide for easy hikes is available for further exploration: Easy hikes around Woodmancote.
Woodmancote provides numerous road cycling routes with varying difficulty levels. Examples include loops from Bishop's Cleeve, such as the Broadway Village – Gotherington Village loop (37.3 miles / 60.0 km) and the Gotherington Village – Straight Rural Road loop (25.7 miles / 41.4 km). Cyclists can find more options in the Road Cycling Routes around Woodmancote guide.
Yes, Woodmancote offers mountain biking trails. The region's diverse terrain, including the Cotswolds escarpment and ancient woodlands, provides suitable conditions for mountain biking. Information on these trails can be found in the MTB Trails around Woodmancote guide.
Woodmancote is characterized by the Cotswolds escarpment, rolling hills, open commons, and ancient woodlands. Notable natural features include Cleeve Hill, the highest point in the Cotswolds, offering panoramic views. The Neolithic long barrow of Belas Knap is also a significant historical landmark.
Woodmancote offers various routes suitable for families, including shorter and less strenuous options. The diverse network of trails allows for selection based on the family's activity level. Specific family-friendly routes can be identified by checking route details and difficulty ratings.
Many trails in Woodmancote are dog-friendly, particularly those across open commons and woodlands. It is advisable to keep dogs under control, especially near livestock. Specific route details should be checked for any restrictions or requirements regarding dogs.
Komoot offers several guides for Woodmancote, including Hiking around Woodmancote, Running Trails around Woodmancote, and Road Cycling Routes around Woodmancote. Other guides cover easy hikes, cycling, gravel biking, and MTB trails.
Woodmancote features 117 routes on komoot, covering various sports such as hiking, jogging, and cycling. These routes have been explored by more than 41,000 visitors and hold an average rating of 4.57 out of 5 stars.
The Woodmancote Parish Council serves as the local governing body. They can be contacted via email at clerk@woodmancoteparishcouncil.gov.uk or by phone at 07884 962453. For broader tourism information, official Cotswolds tourism guides are available.

