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Stroud Town CouncilThanet House, 58 London Road,Stroud, GloucestershireGL5 2ADWeb: www.stroudtown.gov.uk
Museum in the ParkStratford Park, Stroud, GloucestershireGL5 4AFTel: 01453 763394Web: www.stroud.gov.uk/museum
Stroud Community Land Trust1 Henley Villas, Uplands Road,Stroud, GloucestershireGL5 1UHTel: 01453 767696
Cotswold Canals Partnershipc/o British Waterways, Harbour House, West Quay,GloucesterGL1 2LGWeb: www.cotswoldcanalsproject.org
Stroud District CouncilEbley Mill, Westward Road, Stroud,GloucestershireGL5 4UB Tel: 01453 755641Web: www.stroud.gov.uk
Scout Enterprises (Western) LtdEmerald House, London Road,Bowbridge, Stroud, GloucestershireGl5 2AYTel: 01453 757649Web: www.scoutenterprises.co.uk
Stroud Valleys Project8 Threadneedle Street, Stroud, GloucestershireGL5 1AFWeb: www.stroudvalleysproject.org
Big ClassroomStroud Designers Co-op,Bankfield House,Wallbridge,Stroud,Gloucestershire GL5 3JQTel: 01453 753123
Gloucestershire Wildlife TrustConservation Centre,Robinswood Hill Country Park,Reservoir Road, Gloucester GL4 6SXTel: 01452 383333www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk
Cotswold WardensCotswolds Conservation BoardFosse Way, Northleach,Gloucestershire GL54 3JH United KingdomTel: 01451 862000Web: www.cotswoldaonb.com
The National TrustThe Ebworth Centre, The Camp, Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7ESTel: 01452 814213Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
The following organisations and groups have come together to create theStroud Walking Festival 2007. If you or a group you represent would like tobe involved in next year’s festival, please let Stroud Town Council know.
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The Festival is part of Stroud Town Council’s effort to improve localfootpaths and encourage people to enjoy their local amenities.www.strollinginstrouddistrict.org
A week of walks in and around Stroud, with something for everyone!
Saturday 8th Sept – Sunday 16th SeptDesigned, illustrated and produced by Steve Roberts: ‘The Big Classroom’ Tel: 01453 753123.
Stroud’s first walking festival will take placethis September, 2007, from Saturday the 8thuntil Sunday the 16th. It has been organisedby Stroud Town Council in partnership with ahost of local environmental and educationalgroups and organisations. They hope to buildthe festival into a major annual event.
Over a dozen walks have been organised this year.Each walk will be led by a trained guide, with knowledge of their respective routes. They all takeplace in or close to Stroud. There should be somethingof interest for everyone. If there isn’t, you might like toorganise your own walk with a few friends or associates. However often you walk, however faryou walk, for whatever reason, celebrate it a little more during the festival week.
The Stroud Valleys are a wonderful place to walk. There is a great variety of landscapes and habitats, natural and man made to explore - river valleys where kingfisher and dipper live,wooded hillsides and escarpments, high grassy commons and beacons with fantastic views,narrow winding lanes clinging to the valley sides that link small villages and settlements.Added to the mix is the heritage associated with the industrial past, in particular, the clothmills, mill ponds and the canal.
Stroud is surrounded by the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and there are plentyof footpaths and bridleways that allow us to appreciate just what a fantastic area this is.
September has been a good month in recent years and we all hope for good weather this year. As the seasonschange from Summer to Autumn, the landscape is beginning to change and it’s a great time to go walking.
Stout footwear and all weather clothing is advised on all ofthe planned walks. On longer walks, a picnic lunch or lunchat a local inn are options.
Views from Selsley Common over the Severn Vale and Doverow Hill
Bisley Road CemeteryCattle grazing on the commons
There are practical limitson numbers for the walks. For some you will need tobook in advance. For othersyou can turn up on the day.
Children under 16 are to beaccompanied by an adult.
Schools who book for walks,should ensure they have the necessary adult supervision.
River Frome at Capel MillSun down from Roborough Common
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Saturday 8th September - 12 noon
Beating the Bounds of StroudMeet: Stratford Park Leisure Centre in front of bowling greenDuration: Approx 4 hoursDistance: 9.5 milesTerrain: Hilly in parts - walking boots
recommendedSuitable for pushchairs: NoDogs Allowed: Yes - but numerous stiles/gatesOrganised by: Stroud Town CouncilContact: Andy Read 01453 767696Email: [email protected]
To open the festival, we launch a brand new walk that will take you rightaround the parish boundary of Stroud. Using public footpaths, this guidedcircular route visits many quiet, hidden corners of the town. There's plentyof open countryside, stunning views of the town from each of the five valleys, plus a stretch of canal and a pub stop halfway for drinks/sandwiches.The route will be officially launched as the WAS Way (Walk Around Stroud)later this year. This is your chance to be the first to test it out!
Sunday 9th September - 2pm
A Walk in the ParkMeet: Museum courtyardDuration: Approx 1 hourTerrain: Easy, mostly pathways, gentle slopesLimited places: Advance booking necessary,
through the museum (Tel 01453 763394) - 30 placesSuitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs: YesDogs allowed: Yes, on a leadOrganised by: The Museum in the Park
A gentle stroll in the grounds of Stratford Park with a member of staff fromthe Museum. Learn about the history of the ‘pleasure grounds’ as you walk.There are 2 walks, one on Sunday 9th September, and another for schoolson 13th September.
3 Monday 10th September - 10am and 1pm
A walk near ‘your’ schoolWhat better way to a start the new school term than with awalk as Summer begins to drift towards Autumn. Our guidewill come to your school and lead a walk into the countrysidearound your school. Two sessions (morning and afternoon),each of one and half hours with a few activities thrown in.Contact: Steve Roberts, Big Classroom
Tel: 01453 753123 by Tuesday 4th SeptemberEmail: [email protected]
4 Tuesday 11th September - 10.30am and 2.30pm
Walk for Well-BeingMeet: At entrance to Waitrose storeDuration: Approx 45 minutes one way/1.5 hoursTerrain: May be uneven in parts and narrow. Comfortable footwear
recommended. A couple of busy roads to negotiate.Suitable for pushchairs: No
Dogs Allowed: Yes – but a few stiles. Dogs not allowed into the supermarkets.
Toilets: At Waitrose and Sainsbury’sOrganised by: Scout Enterprises with
refreshments generously donated by Waitrose.
Contact: To guarantee a place contactFiona, Sarah or Jem 01453 759989
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A Walking LunchMeet: Subscription RoomsDuration: 30 minutesDistance: 1.5 milesTerrain: Mostly flatSuitable for pushchairs: YesDogs allowed: NoOrganised by: Stroud District CouncilContact: Matt Pearce, SDC, 01453 754501Mobile: 07875 793158
A short walk for all those individuals looking for a lunchtime de-stress with a mixture of countryside and the town environment.
6 Wednesday 12th September - 10am
‘Valleys and Views’ - Haresfield BeaconMeet: Cripplegate Car Park (OS 832085)Duration: 2 hoursDistance: 4.3 milesMaximum number of people: 25Limited places: Advance booking necessaryOrganised by: National TrustContact: Michelle Oliver 01452 814213Email: [email protected]
The National Trust’s Haresfield Estateoccupies three spurs of the Cotswoldescarpment and has a wealth of wildlifeand archaeological features. This walktakes in the beechwoods of Standish andRandwick Woods, and the limestonegrasslands of Haresfield Beacon andShort Wood. There are spectacular viewsacross the Severn vale at various pointsalong the way. The walk is moderate butthere are some steep sections and it isnot suitable for children or dogs.
7 Thursday 13th September - 12 noon
Restoring The Cotswold CanalsMeet: Ryeford Bridge, Ryeford Road South. Finishing at
the Lawns Pond, DudbridgeDuration: Approx 3 hoursTerrain: Easy. One set of steps/ steep slopeLimited places: 15 max - advance booking necessarySuitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs: YesDogs allowed: YesOrganised by: The Cotswold Canals Partnership.Contact: James Blockley, 01452 318500/07920 790691
An informative walk alongthe first stretch of the canalrestoration project. Lookinginto the restoration itself,including ecology and heritage, this will be yourchance to get your questionsanswered and to find outmore. This is not a circularwalk, so please make yourown arrangements for thereturn journey. Other canalwalks are available throughout the year, please see www.cotswoldcanalsproject.org for further details.
8 Thursday 13th September - 3.45pm
A Walk in the Park - for SchoolsMeet: Museum CourtyardDuration: Approx 1 hourTerrain: Easy, mostly pathways, gentle slopesLimited places: Advance booking necessary. Schools to contact the
museum for details. Schools will need to have staff/parents to accompany the students.
Suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs: YesDogs allowed: Yes, on a leadOrganised by: The Museum in the Park (01453 763394)
Join us for a gentle walk in the grounds of Stratford Park. Learn about thehistory of the ‘pleasure grounds’ as you walk.
9 Friday 14th September - 6pm
River, Canal and CommonMeet: Hill Paul Car ParkDuration: Approx 2 hoursTerrain: Varied - riverbank, tow path,
steep footpaths, stout footwear recommended
Suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs: NoDogs allowed: On leadOrganised by: Big ClassroomContact: Steve Roberts,
Tel: 01453 753123
A walk along Frome Banks nature reserve to Capel Mill, and on toBowbridge; climbing up to Rodborough Common to enjoy the fresh air and views. Returning through Rodborough Fields.
10 Friday 14th September - 4pm
Cotswold EscarpmentMeet: Sainsburys Car ParkDuration: Approx 3 hoursDistance: 5.5 milesTerrain: Varied, some steep
sections – stout footwear Suitable for wheelchairs: NoDogs allowed: NoOrganised by: Cotswold WardensContact: Ted Thornton 01666 504112
A walk along the Stroudwater Canal and up to Selsley Common viaMiddleyard and the Cotswold Way, descending through Selsley village.
11 Saturday 15th September - 10am
Beech Wood and CommonsMeet: Rodborough Community HallDuration: Approx 5 hours with lunch stop Terrain: Varied – stout footwear recommendedSuitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs: NoDogs allowed: NoOrganised by: Big ClassroomContact: Steve Roberts 01453 753123 Email: [email protected] follow the lane below Rodborough Common, to Little London and on toBear Hill. Passing the site of Rodborough Manor and continuing through thewoods, rising up to Pinfarthing and Amberley we lunch at one of the inns inthe area (tbc). Across MInchinhampton Common and down to Brimscombe.Returning along the canal tow path to Capel Mill and on to Rodborough.
12 Sunday 16th September - 10am
Hamwell Leaze and Randwick WoodsMeet: Hamwell Leaze Nature Reserve, Cashes GreenDuration: Approx 2 hoursDistance: 5kmTerrain: Varied – stout footwear recommendedLimited places: Advance booking necessarySuitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs: NoDogs allowed: YesOrganised by: Stroud Valleys ProjectContact: Ivi Szaboova 01453 753358
A walk from Hamwell Leaze, up to Randwick Woods and back, throughbeech woods and meadow. Someroad/lane walking, a few stiles. Naturequiz for children.
Leaving Stroud towards Cainscross andCashes Green, pass Tricorn House on theleft and turn right at the traffic lights intoCashes Green Road. Immediately afterthe railway bridge, turn right into HyettRoad. At the junction of Hyett Road and MoseleyRoad, carry straight on into WalterPreston Court to the cul de sac at theend and Hamwell Leaze. Parking atWalter Preston Court is for residents only.
13 Sunday 16th September - 10.30am
Slad Valley Wildlife WayMeet: Meet at Bulls Cross
on the B4070 (O.S.grid reference SO 877087) and park in the long lay-by (limited space, so share cars where possible.)
Duration: Approx 3 hoursTerrain: The walk is steep in
places, so strong boots are advised, and a stick may be useful!
Suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs: NoDogs allowed: On leadOrganised by: Gloucestershire Wildlife TrustContact: GWT 01452 383333 (option 3 for events)Email: [email protected]
Join Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust's guided circular walk around one ofthe Stroud area's most beautiful valleys, made famous by Laurie Lee inhis book "Cider with Rosie". With Pete Bradshaw, Manager of the Trust'sStroud Reserves, you will pass through three of the Trust's finest naturereserves, and learn about the wildlife and history of this fascinating andbeautiful area.Full-colour leaflet available from the Trust on 01452 383333.Slad’s Woolpack Inn serves lunch (small & often very busy Sunday lunchtime.)
Turn up on the day Advance Booking First come first served
There are practical limits on numbers for the walks. For some you willneed to book in advance. For others you can turn up on the day. Childrenunder 16 are to be accompanied by an adult. Schools who book forwalks, should ensure they have the necessary adult supervision.
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Saturday 8th September - 12 noon
Beating the Bounds of StroudMeet: Stratford Park Leisure Centre in front of bowling greenDuration: Approx 4 hoursDistance: 9.5 milesTerrain: Hilly in parts - walking boots
recommendedSuitable for pushchairs: NoDogs Allowed: Yes - but numerous stiles/gatesOrganised by: Stroud Town CouncilContact: Andy Read 01453 767696Email: [email protected]
To open the festival, we launch a brand new walk that will take you rightaround the parish boundary of Stroud. Using public footpaths, this guidedcircular route visits many quiet, hidden corners of the town. There's plentyof open countryside, stunning views of the town from each of the five valleys, plus a stretch of canal and a pub stop halfway for drinks/sandwiches.The route will be officially launched as the WAS Way (Walk Around Stroud)later this year. This is your chance to be the first to test it out!
Sunday 9th September - 2pm
A Walk in the ParkMeet: Museum courtyardDuration: Approx 1 hourTerrain: Easy, mostly pathways, gentle slopesLimited places: Advance booking necessary,
through the museum (Tel 01453 763394) - 30 placesSuitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs: YesDogs allowed: Yes, on a leadOrganised by: The Museum in the Park
A gentle stroll in the grounds of Stratford Park with a member of staff fromthe Museum. Learn about the history of the ‘pleasure grounds’ as you walk.There are 2 walks, one on Sunday 9th September, and another for schoolson 13th September.
3 Monday 10th September - 10am and 1pm
A walk near ‘your’ schoolWhat better way to a start the new school term than with awalk as Summer begins to drift towards Autumn. Our guidewill come to your school and lead a walk into the countrysidearound your school. Two sessions (morning and afternoon),each of one and half hours with a few activities thrown in.Contact: Steve Roberts, Big Classroom
Tel: 01453 753123 by Tuesday 4th SeptemberEmail: [email protected]
4 Tuesday 11th September - 10.30am and 2.30pm
Walk for Well-BeingMeet: At entrance to Waitrose storeDuration: Approx 45 minutes one way/1.5 hoursTerrain: May be uneven in parts and narrow. Comfortable footwear
recommended. A couple of busy roads to negotiate.Suitable for pushchairs: No
Dogs Allowed: Yes – but a few stiles. Dogs not allowed into the supermarkets.
Toilets: At Waitrose and Sainsbury’sOrganised by: Scout Enterprises with
refreshments generously donated by Waitrose.
Contact: To guarantee a place contactFiona, Sarah or Jem 01453 759989
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1 T 5 Wednesday 12th September - 12.30pm–1pm
A Walking LunchMeet: Subscription RoomsDuration: 30 minutesDistance: 1.5 milesTerrain: Mostly flatSuitable for pushchairs: YesDogs allowed: NoOrganised by: Stroud District CouncilContact: Matt Pearce, SDC, 01453 754501Mobile: 07875 793158
A short walk for all those individuals looking for a lunchtime de-stress with a mixture of countryside and the town environment.
6 Wednesday 12th September - 10am
‘Valleys and Views’ - Haresfield BeaconMeet: Cripplegate Car Park (OS 832085)Duration: 2 hoursDistance: 4.3 milesMaximum number of people: 25Limited places: Advance booking necessaryOrganised by: National TrustContact: Michelle Oliver 01452 814213Email: [email protected]
The National Trust’s Haresfield Estateoccupies three spurs of the Cotswoldescarpment and has a wealth of wildlifeand archaeological features. This walktakes in the beechwoods of Standish andRandwick Woods, and the limestonegrasslands of Haresfield Beacon andShort Wood. There are spectacular viewsacross the Severn vale at various pointsalong the way. The walk is moderate butthere are some steep sections and it isnot suitable for children or dogs.
7 Thursday 13th September - 12 noon
Restoring The Cotswold CanalsMeet: Ryeford Bridge, Ryeford Road South. Finishing at
the Lawns Pond, DudbridgeDuration: Approx 3 hoursTerrain: Easy. One set of steps/ steep slopeLimited places: 15 max - advance booking necessarySuitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs: YesDogs allowed: YesOrganised by: The Cotswold Canals Partnership.Contact: James Blockley, 01452 318500/07920 790691
An informative walk alongthe first stretch of the canalrestoration project. Lookinginto the restoration itself,including ecology and heritage, this will be yourchance to get your questionsanswered and to find outmore. This is not a circularwalk, so please make yourown arrangements for thereturn journey. Other canalwalks are available throughout the year, please see www.cotswoldcanalsproject.org for further details.
8 Thursday 13th September - 3.45pm
A Walk in the Park - for SchoolsMeet: Museum CourtyardDuration: Approx 1 hourTerrain: Easy, mostly pathways, gentle slopesLimited places: Advance booking necessary. Schools to contact the
museum for details. Schools will need to have staff/parents to accompany the students.
Suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs: YesDogs allowed: Yes, on a leadOrganised by: The Museum in the Park (01453 763394)
Join us for a gentle walk in the grounds of Stratford Park. Learn about thehistory of the ‘pleasure grounds’ as you walk.
9 Friday 14th September - 6pm
River, Canal and CommonMeet: Hill Paul Car ParkDuration: Approx 2 hoursTerrain: Varied - riverbank, tow path,
steep footpaths, stout footwear recommended
Suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs: NoDogs allowed: On leadOrganised by: Big ClassroomContact: Steve Roberts,
Tel: 01453 753123
A walk along Frome Banks nature reserve to Capel Mill, and on toBowbridge; climbing up to Rodborough Common to enjoy the fresh air and views. Returning through Rodborough Fields.
10 Friday 14th September - 4pm
Cotswold EscarpmentMeet: Sainsburys Car ParkDuration: Approx 3 hoursDistance: 5.5 milesTerrain: Varied, some steep
sections – stout footwear Suitable for wheelchairs: NoDogs allowed: NoOrganised by: Cotswold WardensContact: Ted Thornton 01666 504112
A walk along the Stroudwater Canal and up to Selsley Common viaMiddleyard and the Cotswold Way, descending through Selsley village.
11 Saturday 15th September - 10am
Beech Wood and CommonsMeet: Rodborough Community HallDuration: Approx 5 hours with lunch stop Terrain: Varied – stout footwear recommendedSuitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs: NoDogs allowed: NoOrganised by: Big ClassroomContact: Steve Roberts 01453 753123 Email: [email protected] follow the lane below Rodborough Common, to Little London and on toBear Hill. Passing the site of Rodborough Manor and continuing through thewoods, rising up to Pinfarthing and Amberley we lunch at one of the inns inthe area (tbc). Across MInchinhampton Common and down to Brimscombe.Returning along the canal tow path to Capel Mill and on to Rodborough.
12 Sunday 16th September - 10am
Hamwell Leaze and Randwick WoodsMeet: Hamwell Leaze Nature Reserve, Cashes GreenDuration: Approx 2 hoursDistance: 5kmTerrain: Varied – stout footwear recommendedLimited places: Advance booking necessarySuitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs: NoDogs allowed: YesOrganised by: Stroud Valleys ProjectContact: Ivi Szaboova 01453 753358
A walk from Hamwell Leaze, up to Randwick Woods and back, throughbeech woods and meadow. Someroad/lane walking, a few stiles. Naturequiz for children.
Leaving Stroud towards Cainscross andCashes Green, pass Tricorn House on theleft and turn right at the traffic lights intoCashes Green Road. Immediately afterthe railway bridge, turn right into HyettRoad. At the junction of Hyett Road and MoseleyRoad, carry straight on into WalterPreston Court to the cul de sac at theend and Hamwell Leaze. Parking atWalter Preston Court is for residents only.
13 Sunday 16th September - 10.30am
Slad Valley Wildlife WayMeet: Meet at Bulls Cross
on the B4070 (O.S.grid reference SO 877087) and park in the long lay-by (limited space, so share cars where possible.)
Duration: Approx 3 hoursTerrain: The walk is steep in
places, so strong boots are advised, and a stick may be useful!
Suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs: NoDogs allowed: On leadOrganised by: Gloucestershire Wildlife TrustContact: GWT 01452 383333 (option 3 for events)Email: [email protected]
Join Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust's guided circular walk around one ofthe Stroud area's most beautiful valleys, made famous by Laurie Lee inhis book "Cider with Rosie". With Pete Bradshaw, Manager of the Trust'sStroud Reserves, you will pass through three of the Trust's finest naturereserves, and learn about the wildlife and history of this fascinating andbeautiful area.Full-colour leaflet available from the Trust on 01452 383333.Slad’s Woolpack Inn serves lunch (small & often very busy Sunday lunchtime.)
Turn up on the day Advance Booking First come first served
There are practical limits on numbers for the walks. For some you willneed to book in advance. For others you can turn up on the day. Childrenunder 16 are to be accompanied by an adult. Schools who book forwalks, should ensure they have the necessary adult supervision.
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