Poplin Peace

Gustav Holst Way (Holst Birthplace Museum to Corndean Lane)

Follows a 7km linear route through Cheltenham's southern outskirts, mixing pavements, residential streets and field paths with gentle inclines throughout. Best suited for older children and confident walkers rather than buggies due to uneven surfaces and stiles. Dogs welcome on leads through farmland sections. Connects the composer's birthplace with countryside views across the Cotswold escarpment, offering a pleasant half-day walk blending cultural heritage with green spaces on Cheltenham's edg

Winchcombe Way (West)

Circles through rolling Cotswold countryside with moderate inclines and open farmland sections that can be mudgy after rain. Generally suitable for older children used to longer walks, but uneven ground and stiles make it tricky for buggies. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Offers classic honey-stone village views, historic field patterns and that quintessential Gloucestershire ridge-and-valley landscape that rewards the effort with sweeping panoramas.

Isbourne Way

Follows the River Isbourne for 22km from Winchcombe to the River Avon, meandering through gentle Cotswold countryside and meadows. Mostly flat terrain with easy inclines makes it family-friendly, though the full distance suits experienced walkers – shorter sections work brilliantly for kids. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Expect charming villages, wildflower-rich riverbanks, and that quintessential Gloucestershire mix of farmland and quiet woodland patches.

St Kenelm's Trail

Isbourne Way