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Walk schedule 2026

Our online booking system is open now. Do check out our schedule for 2026 by following the link below. Brochures with full details are available from 6 July in Stonehouse from the Town Hall, Library, Co-op, Cotswold Canals Trust Bookshop and in Share and Repair. Or pick one up at any of the events on the Ship Inn Community Space.

Keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates.

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  • Festival Launch Walk (2026)
    Festival Launch Walk (2026)
    Fri 04 Sept
    2 miles – Easy
    04 Sept 2026, 18:00 – 20:30
    2 miles – Easy, Public Car Park, Stonehouse GL10 2NG
    Vineyards, railway, canal & Cotswold Way
  • Thames Path & Hailey Wood (2026)
    Thames Path & Hailey Wood (2026)
    Sat 05 Sept
    10 miles – Hard
    05 Sept 2026, 09:10 – 17:00
    10 miles – Hard, Stonehouse Railway Station, Burdett Rd, Stonehouse GL10 2JW, UK
    Take a train trips to Kemble for a walk along the River Thames
  • Stanley Downton in a Nutshell (2026)
    Stanley Downton in a Nutshell (2026)
    Sat 05 Sept
    2.5 miles – Easy
    05 Sept 2026, 11:00 – 12:30
    2.5 miles – Easy, The Ship Inn Community Space, Bridgend, Stonehouse GL10 2AF, UK
    Walk through farmland and a flock of sheep
  • Eastington Explorer (2026)
    Eastington Explorer (2026)
    Sat 05 Sept
    4.5 miles – Moderate
    05 Sept 2026, 14:00 – 16:30
    4.5 miles – Moderate, Stonehouse Court Hotel, Stonehouse GL10 3RD, UK
    A  beautiful circular walk from the historic Stonehouse Court Hotel to St Michael & All Angels Church in Eastington
  • History of the High Street (2026)
    History of the High Street (2026)
    Sat 05 Sept
    1 mile – Easy
    05 Sept 2026, 14:00 – 15:30
    1 mile – Easy, Public Car Park, Stonehouse, High St, Stonehouse GL10 2NG, UK
    Stonehouse History Group
  • Digital Heritage Walk (2026)
    Digital Heritage Walk (2026)
    Sun 06 Sept
    2 miles – Easy
    06 Sept 2026, 11:00 – 13:00
    2 miles – Easy, The Ship Inn Community Space, Bridgend, Stonehouse GL10 2AF, UK
    A walk that uses actual places to encourage people to investigate the history and community stories using www.stroudwaterhistory.org.uk This walk forms part of a 'Walkers Welcome' event run by the Ship Inn Community Enterprise.
  • Pilates at 11.30
    Pilates at 11.30
    Sun 06 Sept
    25 mins – Easy
    06 Sept 2026, 11:30 – 12:00
    25 mins – Easy, The Ship Inn Community Space, Bridgend, Stonehouse GL10 2AF, UK
    Free taster session run by Sportily on the Ship Inn Community Space
  • Teddy Walk, Zip & Picnic (2026)
    Teddy Walk, Zip & Picnic (2026)
    Sun 06 Sept
    1 mile – Easy
    06 Sept 2026, 12:00 – 14:00
    1 mile – Easy, The Ship Inn Community Space, Bridgend, Stonehouse GL10 2AF, UK
    Fun family walk to St Cyrs! This walk forms part of a 'Walkers Welcome' event run by the Ship Inn Community Enterprise.
  • Nordic Walking Taster at 12.30 (2026)
    Nordic Walking Taster at 12.30 (2026)
    Sun 06 Sept
    Easy
    06 Sept 2026, 12:30 – 13:00
    Easy, The Ship Inn Community Space, Bridgend, Stonehouse GL10 2AF, UK
    Enjoy a fun 30 minute taster session with Evie, a qualified British Nordic Walking instructor. This session forms part of a 'Walkers Welcome' event run by the Ship Inn Community Enterprise.
  • Ship Inn, Waterways & Mills (2026)
    Ship Inn, Waterways & Mills (2026)
    Sun 06 Sept
    2 miles – Easy
    06 Sept 2026, 13:00 – 15:00
    2 miles – Easy, The Ship Inn Community Space, Bridgend, Stonehouse GL10 2AF, UK
    Stonehouse History Group This walk forms part of a 'Walkers Welcome' event run by the Ship Inn Community Enterprise.
  • Nordic Walking Taster at 13.30 (2026)
    Nordic Walking Taster at 13.30 (2026)
    Sun 06 Sept
    Easy
    06 Sept 2026, 13:30 – 14:00
    Easy, The Ship Inn Community Space, Bridgend, Stonehouse GL10 2AF, UK
    Enjoy a fun 30 minute taster session with Evie, a qualified British Nordic Walking instructor. This session forms part of a 'Walkers Welcome' event run by the Ship Inn Community Enterprise.
  • Dudbridge Donkey, Gilliflower & Adjustable Spanner (2026)
    Dudbridge Donkey, Gilliflower & Adjustable Spanner (2026)
    Sun 06 Sept
    4 miles – Easy
    06 Sept 2026, 14:00 – 16:30
    4 miles – Easy, The Ship Inn Community Space, Bridgend, Stonehouse GL10 2AF, UK
    Following the Stroud Valleys Trail. Learn what links the 3 items in our walk title! This walk forms part of a 'Walkers Welcome' event run by the Ship Inn Community Enterprise.
  • Pilates at 14.30
    Pilates at 14.30
    Sun 06 Sept
    25 mins – Easy
    06 Sept 2026, 14:30 – 15:00
    25 mins – Easy, The Ship Inn Community Space, Bridgend, Stonehouse GL10 2AF, UK
    Free taster session run by Sportily on the Ship Inn Community Space
  • 5 Stanleys, Cheese, Church, Barn & 'Rest' (2026)
    5 Stanleys, Cheese, Church, Barn & 'Rest' (2026)
    Mon 07 Sept
    6 miles – Moderate
    07 Sept 2026, 10:00 – 14:30
    6 miles – Moderate, Public Car Park, High St, Stonehouse GL10 2NG, UK
    A leisurely circular walk along country roads to Stanley Downton and across fields to Leonard Stanley where we will stop for a brief taste of Godsells Cheese and to learn about the Church & Barn before continuing to the Rest for tea/coffee and snack to be purchased.
  • Stroudwater Canal, Then and Now (2026)
    Stroudwater Canal, Then and Now (2026)
    Mon 07 Sept
    5.5 miles – Moderate
    07 Sept 2026, 14:30 – 17:30
    5.5 miles – Moderate, St Cyr's Church, Barlow Cl, Stonehouse GL10 3QP, UK
    Tour from the Ocean to Westfield Bridge and the missing mile with Cotswold Canals Trust volunteer Andrew Franks. Walk back via fields.
  • Cotswolds from Coaley Peak (2026)
    Cotswolds from Coaley Peak (2026)
    Tue 08 Sept
    7 miles – Hard
    08 Sept 2026, 10:00 – 14:00
    7 miles – Hard, Coaley Peak Car Park, GL11 5AU, UK
    Parkland, vines, lakes, woods and views with Cotswold Voluntary Warden, Stephen Taylor leading the walk.
  • Walk up Beatrice Webb Lane (2026)
    Walk up Beatrice Webb Lane (2026)
    Tue 08 Sept
    3 miles – Easy
    08 Sept 2026, 14:00 – 16:30
    3 miles – Easy, Public Car Park, High St, Stonehouse GL10 2NG, UK
    History of Standish Hospital
  • Evening Pub Walk (2026)
    Evening Pub Walk (2026)
    Tue 08 Sept
    4 miles – Moderate
    08 Sept 2026, 17:30 – 20:00
    4 miles – Moderate, Public Car Park, High St, Stonehouse GL10 2NG, UK
    A beautiful evening walk over Doverow to the Carpenters Arms with stunning views.
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