Workman's Wood – The Butchers Arms loop from Stroud

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Workman's Wood – The Butchers Arms loop from Stroud

Moderate

4.5

(2)

riders

Workman's Wood – The Butchers Arms loop from Stroud

01:44

22.7km

420m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 204 m

After 10.6 km for 166 m

After 22.6 km for 204 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.5 km

Foston's Ash Inn

Highlight • Pub

Cosy pub with excellent food and drinks with a large outdoor space (part of which is heated).

Opening hours:
Monday - Shut

Tuesday: 4.30pm - 11pm
Food served 6pm-9pm

Wednesday …

Tip by

12.1 km

Workman's Wood

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fantastic stretch of double track running through a lush quiet woodland.

Workman's Wood is one of six woods that makes up the Cotswolds Commons and Beechwoods National Nature Reserve (NNR). …

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12.7 km

Workmans Wood

Forest

13.8 km

View from the Top of Sheepscombe Common

Highlight • Forest

Lovely view right next to some tricky climbing

Tip by

14.2 km

The Horse and Groom

Highlight • Pub

Well regarded, pretty Bath Stone pub with lots of outdoor seating in a peaceful, village setting. Good range of food, dog friendly, open Weds-Sun.

Tip by

14.2 km

The Butchers Arms

Highlight • Pub

A fine country pub in the beautifully quiet Sheepscombe village. Perfect for a mid ride refreshment. Pairs well with the Cherry Glade Campsite should you decide to end your ride here.

Tip by

14.3 km