Jim's Guidebook

Jim
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.
25 locals recommend
Selsley Common
25 locals recommend
Views, fresh air, walking , off road cycling.. see paragliders from the Cotswold escarpment.
Various footpath links to the Cotswold way footpath.
70 locals recommend
Cotswold Way
B4070
70 locals recommend
Various 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.
52 locals recommend
Woodchester Mansion Trust
B4066
52 locals recommend
View 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 .
15 locals recommend
Haresfield Beacon
Cotswold Way
15 locals recommend
Beautiful woodland and grassland areas, great views in places. An area of SSI. Footpaths, permissive cycle paths and the Cotswold way route. National Trust .
Beautiful open common land with views.
56 locals recommend
Minchinhampton Common
56 locals recommend
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.
11 locals recommend
Ruskin Mill Cafe
11 locals recommend
Walk in the grounds of the Ruskin mill college, enjoy home cooked food in their public cafe, stunning landscapes and ponds.
Local Italian eatery.
7 locals recommend
La Campagna
56 High Street
7 locals recommend
Local 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.
18 locals recommend
Five Valleys Shopping Centre
King Street
18 locals recommend
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.
Good Italian restaurant in Central Stroud.
10 locals recommend
Sorrento Restaurante & Pizzeria
Russell Street
10 locals recommend
Good 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”.
69 locals recommend
Nailsworth
69 locals recommend
Independent shops, cafes/ eateries.Forest Green Football club.Scenic hilly cycling routes up the “ ladder”.
52 locals recommend
Woodchester Mansion Trust
B4066
52 locals recommend
9 locals recommend
Purton Ships Graveyard
9 locals recommend
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 Road
Nice food, scenic setting. Access by road or cycle path ( disused former railway line) from Stonehouse.. road free cycle or walking route.
18 locals recommend
Egypt Mill Hotel & Restaurant
Stroud Road
18 locals recommend
Nice 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.
8 locals recommend
The George Inn at Frocester
Peter's Street
8 locals recommend
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.
Organic ales, brewed in Stroud. Canal side setting. What more can I say ?!Events, food and a welcoming, sociable environment.
64 locals recommend
Stroud Brewery
London Road
64 locals recommend
Organic ales, brewed in Stroud. Canal side setting. What more can I say ?!Events, food and a welcoming, sociable environment.
Traditional pub in Laurie Lee's Slad Valley.
67 locals recommend
The Woolpack Inn
Slad Road
67 locals recommend
Traditional pub in Laurie Lee's Slad Valley.
42 locals recommend
William's Food Hall & Oyster Bar
3 Fountain St
42 locals recommend
29 locals recommend
The Old Lodge
Minchinhampton
29 locals recommend
Stunning views, and walks. Food and drink in great surroundings. Outside bar.
21 locals recommend
The Bear of Rodborough
21 locals recommend
Stunning views, and walks. Food and drink in great surroundings. Outside bar.

Sporting event

284 locals recommend
Cheltenham Racecourse
Evesham Road
284 locals recommend

Wildfowl

98 locals recommend
WWT Slimbridge
Bowditch
98 locals recommend

Historic docks

Restored dock land buildings, outlet shopping centre, bars and cafes
42 locals recommend
The Docks
42 locals recommend