Jim's Guidebook
Walking/ off road cycling
Towpath , footpath for cycle and walking
Walk from your accommodation to the Stroudwater canal, after less than 1 minute,you will have access to the canal towpath, St. Cyrs church, Stonehouse Court hotel , views of the Cotswold escarpment.Walking routes connecting to the Cotswold way footpath.
Stroudwater Navigation
Walk from your accommodation to the Stroudwater canal, after less than 1 minute,you will have access to the canal towpath, St. Cyrs church, Stonehouse Court hotel , views of the Cotswold escarpment.Walking routes connecting to the Cotswold way footpath.
Views, fresh air, walking , off road cycling.. see paragliders from the Cotswold escarpment.
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Selsley Common
Views, fresh air, walking , off road cycling.. see paragliders from the Cotswold escarpment.
Cotswold Way
B4070Various footpath links to the Cotswold way footpath.
View a majestic unfinished Gothic revival mansion, walk in beautiful grounds, woodland. Cafe on site. Car park fees apply for non National Trust members.
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Woodchester Mansion Trust
B4066View a majestic unfinished Gothic revival mansion, walk in beautiful grounds, woodland. Cafe on site. Car park fees apply for non National Trust members.
Beautiful woodland and grassland areas, great views in places. An area of SSI. Footpaths, permissive cycle paths and the Cotswold way route. National Trust .
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Haresfield Beacon
Cotswold WayBeautiful woodland and grassland areas, great views in places. An area of SSI. Footpaths, permissive cycle paths and the Cotswold way route. National Trust .
Minchinhampton Common
Beautiful open common land with views.
Food scene
Walk in the grounds of the Ruskin mill college, enjoy home cooked food in their public cafe, stunning landscapes and ponds.
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Ruskin Mill Cafe
Walk in the grounds of the Ruskin mill college, enjoy home cooked food in their public cafe, stunning landscapes and ponds.
La Campagna
56 High StreetLocal Italian eatery.
Vibrant new indoor market with a wide range of seated and takeaway food options in addition to bakers, butchers, fishmongers and more. Not to be mistaken for Stroud’s Saturday market.
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Five Valleys Shopping Centre
King StreetVibrant new indoor market with a wide range of seated and takeaway food options in addition to bakers, butchers, fishmongers and more. Not to be mistaken for Stroud’s Saturday market.
Sorrento Restaurante & Pizzeria
Russell StreetGood Italian restaurant in Central Stroud.
Sightseeing
Towns, villages, locations to consider visiting.
Independent shops, cafes/ eateries.Forest Green Football club.Scenic hilly cycling routes up the “ ladder”.
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Nailsworth
Independent shops, cafes/ eateries.Forest Green Football club.Scenic hilly cycling routes up the “ ladder”.
Woodchester Mansion Trust
B4066Purton Ships Graveyard
Attractive,unspoilt Cotswold village. Consider this place,particularly if you are traveling to or from the London direction,as it would be a nice place to break up the journey. 2 lovely pubs and a decent cafe, with a free car park just outside the village
Castle Combe
Attractive,unspoilt Cotswold village. Consider this place,particularly if you are traveling to or from the London direction,as it would be a nice place to break up the journey. 2 lovely pubs and a decent cafe, with a free car park just outside the village
Bar/restaurant
Manor House, grade 2 listed with bars, restaurant and grounds adjacent to accommodation
Stonehouse Court Hotel
Bristol RoadNice food, scenic setting. Access by road or cycle path ( disused former railway line) from Stonehouse.. road free cycle or walking route.
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Egypt Mill Hotel & Restaurant
Stroud RoadNice food, scenic setting. Access by road or cycle path ( disused former railway line) from Stonehouse.. road free cycle or walking route.
Great Food, drinks. Adjacent to Frocester Cricket grounds. Treat yourself after a few ascents of Frocester hill.. or leave your bike at home and enjoy a 5 minute drive to this location.
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The George Inn at Frocester
Peter's StreetGreat Food, drinks. Adjacent to Frocester Cricket grounds. Treat yourself after a few ascents of Frocester hill.. or leave your bike at home and enjoy a 5 minute drive to this location.
Organic ales, brewed in Stroud. Canal side setting. What more can I say ?!Events, food and a welcoming, sociable environment.
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Stroud Brewery
London RoadOrganic ales, brewed in Stroud. Canal side setting. What more can I say ?!Events, food and a welcoming, sociable environment.
The Woolpack Inn
Slad RoadTraditional pub in Laurie Lee's Slad Valley.
William's Food Hall & Oyster Bar
3 Fountain StThe Old Lodge
MinchinhamptonStunning views, and walks. Food and drink in great surroundings. Outside bar.
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The Bear of Rodborough
Stunning views, and walks. Food and drink in great surroundings. Outside bar.
Sporting event
Cheltenhamin ravirata
Evesham RoadWildfowl
WWT Slimbridge
BowditchHistoric docks
Restored dock land buildings, outlet shopping centre, bars and cafes
The Docks