Gloucestershire

Hills, Valleys, Woodland, and Historic Routes

From the rolling landscapes of the Cotswolds to the woodlands of the Forest of Dean and the valleys of the River Severn, Gloucestershire contains a diverse network of routes, landscapes, and places shaped by geology, agriculture, and centuries of movement through the land. Trails such as the Cotswold Way, Gloucestershire Way, Wysis Way, and sections of the Severn Way reveal many of these environments, while landscapes including the Cotswolds National Landscape, Forest of Dean National Landscape, Severn Vale, and the Wye Valley National Landscape showcase some of the county's most distinctive natural environments.

Long-distance routes pass through woodland, farmland, river valleys, limestone hills, and historic settlements, linking places that have shaped the character of Gloucestershire for generations. Together, these routes and landscapes reveal the character of the county while providing opportunities to explore at a slower pace through self-guided travel and independent exploration.