Photo by Owen Kirton

It is a short walk out of the town centre into the stunning surrounding countryside. Or take a bus out of town and walk back in. Either way, don't miss out on the views across the five valleys and beyond to the Severn Vale.

Stroud Tourist Information Centre has lots of walking books and guides.

Stroud District Council has information about local walks and you can order guides through their website.

Other local walks are listed on our local links page. This includes information on long distance footpaths that come through Stroud including The Cotswold Way and The Wysis Way.