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South West England

Gloucestershire

View of Painswick – Painswick Village loop from Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods

Running trails & routes

South West England

Gloucestershire

View of Painswick – Painswick Village loop from Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods

Moderate

9

runners

View of Painswick – Painswick Village loop from Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods

01:03

9.28km

230m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

The Cotswolds National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.26 km

View of Painswick

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

4.91 km

St Mary's Church and Yew Trees, Painswick

Highlight • Historical Site

Famous for the 99 topiary yew trees. Legend has it that if a hundredth tree is planted the devil will come and pull it out by the roots.

Painswick is a lovely example of a Cotswold town.

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3

5.09 km

Painswick Village

Highlight • Settlement

Described as the ‘Queen of the Cotswolds’, Painswick is a beautiful village surrounded by some of Gloucestershire's most delightful countryside. The historic wool village boasts quaint, narrow streets with buildings dating back to the 13th century.

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4

7.00 km

View of the Cotswolds Valley

Highlight • Natural

5

8.57 km

The Butchers Arms

Highlight • Pub

A fine country pub in the beautifully quiet Sheepscombe village. Perfect for a mid ride refreshment. Pairs well with the Cherry Glade Campsite should you decide to end your ride here.

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6

8.58 km

The Horse and Groom

Highlight • Pub

Well regarded, pretty Bath Stone pub with lots of outdoor seating in a peaceful, village setting. Good range of food, dog friendly, open Weds-Sun.

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7

8.60 km

Sheepscombe Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Delightful Cotswold village, home for many years to the poet Frank Mansell (1918-1979)

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8

8.71 km

Sheepscombe Telephone Box Library

Highlight • Structure

B

9.28 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.57 km

1.29 km

748 m

370 m

244 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.47 km

2.16 km

911 m

702 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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