Looking for walks that start in and around Alderton? We’ve put together a selection of circular walks and walking routes from the local area. Whether it’s a simple hike up to Dumbleton Hill, or a more serious walk following the Winchcombe Way, we’ve got the country walk for you.
1. Alderton around Dumbleton Hill
5.5 miles/3 hours
(Starts at The Gardener’s Arms, GL20 8NL)
For walks that start from Alderton, Gloucestershire, you can’t do much better than this classic trail starting at the Gardener’s Arms. The route takes you up and around Dumbleton Hill, giving you plenty of open farmland to enjoy and even views across to Bredon Hill and the Malverns.
2. Alderton Hill Circular
3.8 miles/ 2 hours 30 mins
(Starts near The Gardener’s Arms, GL20 8NL)
A shorter variation on the classic walk around Alderton Hill. This walk from Alderton follows a mix of popular paths and tracks, providing a well signposted and well-maintained route through the local countryside. Top off this Alderton circular walk with some refreshments at the Gardeners Arms and you’ve got the perfect afternoon out.
3. The Full Winchcombe Way Western Loop
20.5 miles / All day
(Join near The Gardeners Arms GL20 8NL)
The biggest challenge presented by any of the walks from Alderton is completing the Full Winchcombe Way. By joining in Alderton, you’ll wander through various villages and climb some of the most iconic hills in the region before returning home. This is a challenging, but rewarding walk from Alderton, taking you up to Cleeve Hill, Nottingham Hill and other notable Cotswolds spots on the way.
This list is only the start of where the historic paths in Alderton can take you, which is why this village is a great place to base yourself if you’re interested in taking regular walks through the countryside. Find your own part of this quiet, welcoming spot in the Cotswolds with one of our homes in Willowbank Meadows.
