7.4 km ridge walk via Route midpoint · Cotswolds AONB

This 7.4 km (4.6 miles) circular route is a proper ridge walk, offering expansive views across the landscape rather than intimate valley scenes. It’s a moderate outing with no significant ascent, making it accessible for most walkers looking for a good stretch of the legs. You'll be out on the high ground for much of the way, feeling the wide-open spaces around you. Allow about 1h 28m at a steady pace; it’s a good choice for a morning or afternoon walk when you want to feel like you’ve really covered some ground.

Around the halfway point, you'll reach the Route midpoint, which is a good place to pause and take in the panorama. While it's not somewhere you'd plan a full lunch stop, it does offer a natural break in the walk, giving you a chance to appreciate the views that stretch out before you. The approach to this point is gentle, keeping you on the ridge and steadily revealing more of the surrounding countryside as you go.

The return leg continues the theme of open vistas, guiding you back towards your starting point with the same sense of space. Do bear in mind that being on the ridge means it can get breezy, so a windproof layer is often a sensible addition to your pack, even on a mild day. This walk is a solid option for anyone who appreciates big skies and long sightlines, offering a real sense of freedom on the Cotswold high ground.