Walking / Sports
The Cotswolds is a fabulous area for walking and cycling. We have listed some of walks and links to popoular destinations for sports. Please do ask for more information if your activity is not listed
Walking
A range of maps and walking guides are provided in your cottage. We are happy to suggest local routes. Here are some favourites : Salperton & Hazleton, Northleach to Hampnett and back, Bourton Slaughters Circular, Bourton Wyck Rissington Circular. For additional Cotswolds walks click here ....
Cycling
An idyllic location for family cycling or something a little more serious. A fairly comprehensive set of routes can be found here. A places to hire bikes can be found here and here. For those keen on mountain biking try 417 Bike Park. Also popular for both family cycling and mountain biking is the Forest of dean. Bikes can be hired here.
Golf
There are many local Golf Courses to suit all standards. Here are a few local courses : Shipton Oliffe Golf Course, Cleeve Hill Golf Club, Cotswold Hills Golf Club and Lilley Brook Golf Club Cheltenham
Running / Jogging
Seems to be our most popular sport. There are many routes direct from the house. If you fancy some company please ask as we run most days. For those wanting a challenge try the popular Cheltenham Park Run
Fishing
There are many excellent lakes and rivers in and around the Cotswolds. Here are a few possibilities : Lemington Lakes, Lechlade Trout, Cherry Lakes and Chad Lakes
Horse Riding
A great way to enjoy the countryside with someone else doing the hard bit. Here are a few possibilities : Bourton Vale Equestrian Centre, Passive Horsemanship - Western Riding and Jill Carenza Cotswold Riding
Clay Shooting
For those that fancy this very popular outdor activity. There are many location. The Ian Colley Shooting School is the closest. Another alternative is Hailes Shooting Ground