The Cotswold Canals Walk

Location: Gloucestershire

OS Maps: Explorer OL14, 168, 169, 170

The Stroudwater and Thames & Severn Canals traverse some of the most beautiful parts of the English countryside, rich in mills and flowing water for the once prosperous woollen industry. For almost 50 miles from the bank of the severn to the Thames at Lechlade, the Cotswold Canals Walk follows the line of these old canals, sometimes directly on the towpath, past scenes redolent of industrial archaeology, at others on fieldpaths through pastoral countryside.

The route is via Eastington, Wallbridge, Brimscombe, Chalford, Daneway, Sapperton, Thameshead, Upper Siddington, Cerney Wick, Latton, Down Ampney, Marston Meysey, Kempsford, Lechlade.

Guide Book: [Click for further information or to purchase]

The Cotswold Canals Walk by Gerry Stewart. This guide describes the route in plenty of detail and the instructions are supported by sketch maps which are adequate for navigation. The text is written in a narrative style with directions interspersed with plenty of anecdotes, well researched background information and some local poetic extracts. It is an informative companion as it guides you along this interesting walk.