Gloucestershire Way
The Cotswolds National Landscape, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in The Cotswolds National Landscape, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 45.6 mi (73.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 4,400 ft (1,341 m)
- Est. Time
- 16 hr 55 min
- High point
- 984 ft (300 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Crane Hill 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from start
- Peak: Dixton Hill 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from start
- Peak: Langley Hill 10 mi (16.1 km) from start
- Peak: Salter's Hill 12.8 mi (20.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Coberley Long Barrow 44 mi (70.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Emma's Grove round barrows 45.5 mi (73.3 km) from start
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Questions about Gloucestershire Way
How long is Gloucestershire Way?
Gloucestershire Way is 45.6 mi (73.4 km) long. Most people take about 16 hr 55 min. It climbs 4,400 ft (1,341 m) in total, up to a high point of 984 ft (300 m).
How hard is Gloucestershire Way?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Gloucestershire Way?
Parking at the start, 38 spaces. Closest lot to the start: St Mary's Lane Car Park. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Gloucestershire Way?
Drinking water on the way at 11.4 mi (18.3 km). Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Gloucestershire Way shaded?
Partly shaded (32% under trees).
What can you do on Gloucestershire Way?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Gloucestershire Way?
The Abbey Tea Rooms, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: One Stop, 0.2 mi (0.3 km).
Is this a good week for Gloucestershire Way?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Gloucestershire Way
- Tewkesbury Battle Trail Gloucestershire · Easy · 2.7 mi (4.3 km)
- Tewkesbury Parkrun Vineyards · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
- Mercian Way Link Worcestershire · Easy · 6.8 mi (10.9 km)
- National Byway (Oxon and Glos) The Cotswolds National Landscape · Hard · 34 mi (54.8 km)
- Mercian Way Link Gloucestershire · Easy · 11.5 mi (18.4 km)
- Mercian Way Gloucestershire · Hard · 56.5 mi (90.9 km)
- Werth Lane Gloucestershire · Easy · 1.6 mi (2.6 km)
- Shakespeare's Avon Way Worcestershire · Hard · 25 mi (40.3 km)
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