Are you keen to discover some of the best walks in Stroud this winter?

Walking enhances well-being and provides opportunities to spend quality time with loved ones.

Keep reading to discover 5 of our favourite walking trails to explore:

Walks in Stroud | Painswick Beacon and Painswick Valley

A circular walk along charming country paths and lush fields, Painswick Beacon and Painswick Valley is a strong contender when considering winter walks in Stroud.

With its rolling fields and gorgeous surroundings, the paths offers idyllic views of the wild common. It takes up to two hours and spans four miles, allowing you to explore the picturesque area of Painswick.

2. Walks in Stroud | Bisley With Lypiatt

Located in Bisley, Gloucestershire, this walk can take up to three and a half hours. Its completion time makes it one of the more challenging walks in Stroud.

Lasting six miles through valleys, hills and woodland, the Bisley with Lypiatt walk begins in the village of Bisley. This walk allows you to experience nature and the stunning traditional Cotswolds architecture.

A ten-minute drive from Stroud, Bisley and Lypiatt is perfect for brisk winter walks with family and friends.

3. Walks in Stroud | Woodchester Park Walk

With several trails to choose from, you can adapt the Woodchester Park Walk to suit any level or age. Whether you’re a solo stroller or hiking with the family, this walk can work for you.

This boathouse trail features charming views of a woodland valley and man-made lakes. It's one of the walks in Stroud that's perfect for exploration, photography and more!

With the routes mapped out by the National Trust, you can explore this beautiful hidden gem of the Cotswolds with ease.

To round off your walk, why not join us at Stonehouse Court for a delicious afternoon tea?

4. Canal Walk, Wysis Way in Sapperton

If you're looking for something different to countryside strolls, then look no further! The Wysis Way walk in Sapperton follows the canalside, offering a unique take on walks in Stroud.

An easier route, taking up to two hours and lasting four and a half miles, the Wysis Way walk in Sapperton showcases the beauty of the woodland. Nestled amongst the canal banks, this walk is the perfect subject for photographs.

Connecting to a 52-mile route, the section between Sapperton and Frampton Mansell provides an easy walking route to help build up your stamina.

5. The Stonehouse Countryside Walk

A walk near Stonehouse Court Hotel, the Stonehouse Countryside walk is between two and a half and three and a half miles, lasting two hours.

Involving Stonehouse town centre, the Stroudwater Canal and Doverow Hill, this walk showcases the very best of what Stonehouse has to offer, including our manor house hotel.

You can end the Stonehouse Countryside Walk with a meal at our Court Brasserie, a drink at our Bar and Grill 1601 or rest in one of our comfortable rooms.

For more information on what we have to offer at Stonehouse Court, please take a look at our website.

Alternatively, read our previous blog to meet Gee, our sous chef at Stonehouse Court.