Wotton-under-Edge Cotswold Gateway Route 1

Wotton-under-Edge Cotswold Gateway Route 1 is a 12.8 km Local Hiking hiking trail covering an interesting stretch of countryside.

Covering 12.8 km, this is a substantial hike requiring a reasonable base fitness. Most walkers complete it in about 2 hours and 51 minutes.

This linear trail moves from one end to the other without looping back. A return journey by transport — or retracing the path — is needed to get back to the start. Follow the WGR1 waymarkers throughout to stay on the official trail line.

As a Local Walking Network (LWN) route, this trail has a strong community character. It serves both regular local walkers and visitors discovering the area for the first time.