Best of the West

Walks, Collections

Discover the best walks and beauty of the natural and heritage locations in the west of England across Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.

  • Preview of Westonbirt Arboretum’s Silk Wood

    Westonbirt Arboretum’s Silk Wood

    Westonbirt with Lasborough, Gloucestershire

    • 1hr 40m / 3.8km

    Discover Westonbirt, The National Arboretum’s ancient woodland – how it’s managed, its threats, and its restoration.

  • Preview of Rococo Gardens in Painswick

    Rococo Gardens in Painswick

    Painswick, Gloucestershire

    • 3 hours / 2km

    A tour through the Bridgerton-esque gardens. Pretty, dog-friendly and family friendly too. We loved our visit! Bring a picnic if you like.

  • Preview of Cotswold escarpment circular 🐑🌳🚂

    Cotswold escarpment circular 🐑🌳🚂

    Stanley Pontlarge, Gloucs

    • 2 hours / 3km

    Climb 100m from the hamlet to get gorgeous views across the edge of the Cotswolds. Enjoy the sheep, woodland and steam trains as you go.

  • Preview of Awe at Avebury World Heritage Site

    Awe at Avebury World Heritage Site

    Avebury, Wiltshire

    • 2 hours / 7km

    Discover Neolithic history through an ancient tomb, a prehistoric mound, standing stones and the world’s largest stone circle.

  • Preview of Lower Woods Wanderland Tour

    Lower Woods Wanderland Tour

    Hawkesbury CP, South Gloucestershire

    • 2 hours / 2.9km

    A gorgeous forest-bathing stroll through Lower Woods. It’s a brilliant example of ancient woodland in South Gloucestershire. Enjoy!

  • Preview of Cranham Common

    Cranham Common

    Cranham, Gloucestershire

    • 1hr 15m / 2.5km

    A stroll through Cranham, Gloucestershire. Great views, woods and streams to follow...

  • Preview of Bibury Bumble

    Bibury Bumble

    Bibury, Gloucestershire

    • 20 minutes / 0.7km

    Wander among the honey coloured Costwold stone buildings, whilst being surrounded by wildlife, water & willows.

  • Preview of Climbing High on Pewsey Downs

    Climbing High on Pewsey Downs

    Alton Priors, Wiltshire

    • 1hr 35m / 4.7km

    Hike along Wiltshire’s highest peaks for epic views across Salisbury Plain and to the Avebury landscape. A dreamy walk.

  • Preview of Newark House

    Newark House

    Ozleworth, Gloucestershire

    • 1hr 50m / 1.2km

    A day out at National Trust’s Newark House, in Gloucestershire. National Trust members go free, dogs on leads, loos, food & more. Lovely!

  • Preview of Discover Natural Mindfulness

    Discover Natural Mindfulness

    Crickley Hill, Gloucestershire

    • 1hr 30m / 4km

    Walking mindfully in nature for better clarity, health and connection

  • Preview of Attractive Amble Around Avoncliff

    Attractive Amble Around Avoncliff

    Westwood, Wiltshire

    • 1hr 10m / 2km

    A fab family walk that starts at the aqueduct, heads along the towpath and back along the opposite side of the canal. Short steep sections.

  • Preview of Saunter around Sudeley Castle

    Saunter around Sudeley Castle

    Sudeley CP, Gloucestershire

    • 2hr 30m / 1km

    A lovely few hours in the castle grounds. You can do parts of it step-free but the gravel paths aren’t good for wheels.

  • Preview of Bibury’s Awkward Hill

    Bibury’s Awkward Hill

    Bibury, Gloucestershire

    • 30 minutes / 0.9km

    A quick look around Bibury, Gloucestershire - the place 19th century artist William Morris called the “most beautiful village in England”

  • Preview of Westbury White Horse

    Westbury White Horse

    Westbury, Wiltshire

    • 1hr 20m / 2.1km

    Magnificent views across Wiltshire and to Somerset as you stroll along the ridge to the White Horse.

  • Preview of Winterbourne Walk

    Winterbourne Walk

    Winterbourne

    • 2hr 15m / 6km

    Walk part of the Frome Valley Way, fields and views

  • Preview of Hilly Hawkesbury Upton

    Hilly Hawkesbury Upton

    Hawkesbury Upton

    • 3 hours / 8.7km

    A beautiful walk around Hawkesbury. Two big hills. Can split walk into two 3 mile walks.

  • Preview of Up to Cley Hill

    Up to Cley Hill

    Corsley, Wiltshire

    • 1hr 15m / 2km

    Incredible views across Wiltshire and Somerset from the top of this local landmark.

  • Preview of Winterbourne Round

    Winterbourne Round

    Winterbourne

    • 2hr 9m / 10.4km

    A walk around Winterbourne. Coalpit Heath, Mayshill and Frampton Cotterell. Muddy when wet

  • Preview of In Search of an Angel

    In Search of an Angel

    Tewkesbury (Lower Lode)

    • 1hr 50m / 5.3km

    A circuit from Tewkesbury to Deerhurst in search of an Angel

  • Preview of Ridge Wood & Alongside River Frome

    Ridge Wood & Alongside River Frome

    Sodbury CP, South Gloucestershire

    • 1 hour / 2.5km

    A leisurely walk around Ridge Wood followed by a stroll alongside the River Frome. Bring a picnic, great for dogs & kids.

  • Preview of Scrambling & Rambling Ridge Wood

    Scrambling & Rambling Ridge Wood

    Sodbury CP, South Gloucestershire

    • 30 minutes / 1km

    A nature walk around Ridge Wood nature reserve in Chipping Sodbury in South Gloucestershire. Great for kids!

  • Preview of Three Brooks Reserve Trail

    Three Brooks Reserve Trail

    Bradley Stoke, South Gloucestershire

    • 1hr 10m / 4.2km

    A wildlife wander through the Three Brooks Nature Reserve.

  • Preview of Holt and Chalfield Manor

    Holt and Chalfield Manor

    Holt, Wiltshire

    • 32 minutes / 2.6km

    A stroll around the ancient manor and the countryside to the north of Holt

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