

A Walk: The walk begins near Cranham Corner on the A46, following lanes to the attractive village of Cranham, then climbing through Buckholt Wood to join the Cotswold Way through Witcombe Wood along the edge of the Cotswold escarpment.C Walk: 6.5 miles, 940 ft total ascent but only short sections of climb.B Walk: 9.5 miles with 1,300 ft of climbing.The section that our three walks are covering is given in the description below:

He recorded many a pleasant day spent walking in the hills. Each place has close associations with the composer and the broad stretch of Cotswold country that connects these important milestones in Holst’s life and musical career was well known to him. The Gustav Holst Way is a long-distance walking route from Cranham to Wyck Rissington, via Cheltenham and Bourton-on-the-Water. Unless otherwise described, please bring a packed lunch and refreshments for the day. Walkers should preferably wear walking boots and other clothing suitable for the weather. Please note: Our walks are often on rough tracks and rights of way through fields, woodland and hills.

Join us and enjoy a great day of social walking with our friendly members. Our Sunday rambles usually have three levels of walk, strenuous (A), moderate (B) or leisurely (C), led by Birmingham Ramblers group leaders.
