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South West England

Gloucestershire

Painswick Beacon – Buckholt Wood loop from Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods

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South West England

Gloucestershire

Painswick Beacon – Buckholt Wood loop from Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods

Moderate

5.0

(1)

10

runners

Painswick Beacon – Buckholt Wood loop from Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods

01:17

11.1km

230m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

The Cotswolds National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.06 km

Weir and Pond on the River in the Cotswolds

Highlight • Natural Monument

Pause on your walk on a footbridge below this weir and look around for small birds and watch the water

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2

2.57 km

View of the Cotswolds Valley

Highlight • Natural

3

2.69 km

Stream Run in The Cotswolds

Highlight • Natural Monument

4

5.35 km

The Boxx Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee & cake stop on the edge of the woods (open Wed-Sun)

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5

5.90 km

Painswick Golf Club and Grasslands

Highlight • Natural

Lovely track through well-maintained open grasslands and great views of the surrounding countryside - just beware of the golf balls.

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6

7.09 km

Painswick Beacon

Highlight • Natural Monument

It is a lovely walk up to Painswick Beacon and the views are very impressive. You are afforded a full panorama from the summit and the views over to the …

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7

8.43 km

Buckholt Wood

Highlight • Forest

Discover this pretty secluded woodland located in the western Cotswolds near Gloucester. A network of paths leads around the woods where you can enjoy a diverse range of flora and …

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8

10.5 km

The Black Horse Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

B

11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.09 km

2.38 km

1.70 km

1.70 km

835 m

690 m

563 m

102 m

Surfaces

3.39 km

3.37 km

1.61 km

1.45 km

1.15 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Monday 5 October

21°C

13°C

19 %

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