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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

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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.

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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.

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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 …

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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.

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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 …

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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

Thursday 7 May

17°C

8°C

33 %

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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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