MWF73 A Cotswold Walk from Winchcombe to Hailes Abbey and back 23 May 2026

This scenic walk takes you from the charming Cotswold town of Winchcombe to the ruins of the medieval Hailes Abbey through an AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY with splendid views before returning via the historic Sudeley Castle to the car park.

The walk starts from the BACK LANE CAR PARK in Winchcombe, GL54 5PZ. Grid Reference: SP 023 284. What 3 Words: jets.kebab.detective. There is a £1 charge for the car park. Toilets are available in car park.

Please come well prepared with suitable clothing and boots for all weathers. You will need a packed lunch and plenty to drink.

£6.00

Distance: 8 miles
Duration: 5 hours
Difficulty: Hard
Date: 23 May
Start time: 10:00 am
Walk leader: Hermine Mann (Malvern Footpath Society & Wyre Forest Ramblers)
Start location: Back Lane Car Park
Winchcombe
GL54 5PZ
Grid reference: SP 023 284
What3Words: jets.kebab.detective
Further details:

There is a W bus service or the 606 route running from the bus station in Cheltenham. A taxi ride from the nearest train station Cheltenham takes about 25 minutes.

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