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Box, Rodborough Common and Minchinhampton loop — The Cotswolds

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Box, Rodborough Common and Minchinhampton loop — The Cotswolds

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Box, Rodborough Common and Minchinhampton loop — The Cotswolds

04:10

15.0km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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Your route passes through a protected area

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The Cotswolds AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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888 m

Box Woods

Highlight • Forest

Box Woods is a beautiful Cotswolds woodland located not too far from Stroud, known for its dense canopy of evergreen forestry. It's only a small woodland, but a wonderful place for a quick nature fix and escape from the bustle.

Tip by

3.22 km

Black Horse at Amberley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Set on Minchinhampton Common, the outdoor seating at this popular pub has great views out across the Cotswolds. Open daily from 12.

Tip by

5.85 km

View of the Valley from Bowl Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Incredible views to the valley.

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7.03 km

Rodborough Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

Rodborough Fort is a historical landmark perched ontop of Rodborough Hill near Stroud. Its hilltop vantage point meant it played a vital rote in strategic defence during different periods of history. You can read about the fort at its location and learn more about its fascinating past.

Tip by

8.58 km

Winstones Cotswold Ice Cream

Highlight • Cafe

Artisan ice cream served in the beautiful setting of Rodborough Common, surrounded by rolling Cotswold countryside. Also coffees, Belgian waffles and seasonal specials. Open 10-1730 every day.

Tip by

10.3 km

Minchinhampton Common

Highlight • Natural

Minchinhampton Common is a National Trust owned area of Cotswold scarp top located above the Stroud Valleys and Severn Estuary.

Its elevated position affords you some wonderful views across the neighbouring towns and villages, as well as over the valley and, on a clear day, across the Severn Way to Wales.

Its open and spacious feel makes a wonderful place for a dog walk or for the kids to run around and burn some energy.

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15.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.41 km

3.87 km

2.34 km

1.34 km

Surfaces

6.64 km

3.02 km

2.12 km

2.11 km

908 m

167 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 29 August

22°C

14°C

97 %

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Box, Rodborough Common and Minchinhampton loop — The Cotswolds

Box Woods

Black Horse at Amberley

View of the Valley from Bowl Hill

Rodborough Fort

Winstones Cotswold Ice Cream

Minchinhampton Common

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