A walk to Kelston Roundhill, joining the Cotswold Way to Prospect Stile and return via Upton Cheyney.
A climb from Swineford to the village of North Stoke, where we join an old Roman route before climbing to Kelston Roundhill for the views to Bath and Bristol with the Mendip and Welsh hills in the distance. We continue along the Cotswold Way with more views from Prospect Stile before skirting the golf course to descend to the village of Upton Cheyney and back to the start.
Difficulty: MODERATE
Duration: 3.5 HOURS
Distance: 6.5 MILES
Start point: SWINEFORD PICNIC SITE OFF THE A431 BATH ROAD, OS REF. ST 690 692 W3W: w3w.co/person.fats.grand
Leaders: Steve Holbrow and John Walker.
No booking required. Warden leaders will take all reasonable care and precautions, but each walker is ultimately responsible for their own safety and for determining their capability to complete the chosen walk. Only assistance dogs are allowed on these walks. All walks by the Voluntary Wardens are FREE OF CHARGE however donations are welcome and help them to take care of the countryside.
It is advisable to check the website or call the Cotswolds Conservation Board (01451 862000) beforehand for details of any changes, particularly during bad weather.
