Alternative (longer and tougher, but more scenic) route from Ryeford to just south of Kings Stanley, over Selsley Common.
OSM map layer · LineString
51.73, -2.25 · rel 8483542
51.73, -2.25 · rel 8483542
Cotswold Way (Selsley Common route)
5,4 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Gloucestershire · 51.73°N ·
2.25°W
5,4km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× monument
2× summit
Obelisk
monument ·
on the route
5,4 km
100%
Selsley War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
5,4 km
100%
Selsley Common
summit ·
42 m off route
5,4 km
100%
Bown Hill
summit ·
461 m off route
5,4 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Cotswold Way (Selsley Common route) is 5.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Cotswold Way (Selsley Common route) takes approximately 1h 21min to complete.
No, Cotswold Way (Selsley Common route) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Cotswold Way (Selsley Common route) starts near coordinates 51.74, -2.2716.
Cotswold Way (Selsley Common route) is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Cotswold Way (Selsley Common route) is maintained and managed by National Trails.
Yes, Cotswold Way (Selsley Common route) is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.