For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Stratford-on-Avon. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful hikes.
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The 10 Most Beautiful hikes in Stratford-on-Avon

Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Stratford-on-Avon to Alderminster
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
10.4 km
3:45 h
65 m
40 m
Today's walk has you crossing the Avon and Stour Rivers before walking through countryside with high hedgerows and through villages with quaint cottages and ancient churches.

Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Cotswold Round
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
344.4 km
89:39 h
4,573 m
4,573 m
A loop walk around the cotwwolds
349.1 km (216.9 miles)7,555 m (24,787 ft) ascent319 m (1,047 ft) maximum height
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Alderminster to Shipston-on-Stour
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
15.5 km
4:30 h
80 m
65 m
Follow quiet country lanes, shady woodland trails and rolling fields on your way to the small, 8th century market town of Shipston-on-Stour.

Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Shipston-on-Stour to Long Compton
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
11.4 km
3:30 h
215 m
170 m
Enjoy stunning views as you leave the River Stour behind and climb up from the valley towards Long Compton.

Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Long Compton to Enstone
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
17.6 km
5:30 h
270 m
250 m
Follow the route through peaceful scenery and cross the border to Oxfordshire while enjoying views over Chipping Norton, the 'gateway into the Cotswolds'.

Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Claverdon (Kington Lane) - Edstone Hall v1
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
5.1 km
1:13 h
42 m
42 m
This is a very good walk in all seasons. We did it (again) in Nov 2021 when the autumn leaves had fallen. The many and various trees looked beautiful.
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Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Sunrising Hill to Edgehill and Upton house
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
8.3 km
2:07 h
34 m
34 m
Great walk from Sunrising hill on A422 follow escarpment to Edgehill, footpath from Edgeill Eastbthen south on road at end to NT Upton house. Pass through car park around barns and then across field eventually to top of escarpment and return back past Sunrising House.

Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Avon River Walk: Stratford to Welford
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
8.7 km
2:08 h
14 m
19 m
A linear walk following the River Avon from Stratford-upon-Avon to the picturesque Four Alls pub/restaurant in Welford-on-Avon village.

Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Whichford to Long Compton with Bluebells
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.4 km
2:28 h
172 m
172 m
Great in early May for Bluebells. Climbing hill with spectacular views follow the escarpment by wood turn left and drop down to farm track and turn right to Long Compton. After passing church turn right on farm track climbing back up hill. Join woodland footpath for Bluebells down to Whichford.

Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
HOME-DINE:Henley-in-Arden to Lowsonford
Difficulty
moderate
11.4 km
2:53 h
67 m
69 m
A beautiful 7 mile circular pub walk between Henley in Arden and Lowsonford. Three pubs, two play areas, one ice cream shop, canal and plenty of wildlife. Visit www.home-dine.co.uk for information about the pubs and also 100 other local independents. Follow us on facebook and instagram to keep upto date with all your local independents and new walks.
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Studley circular via Mars Hill by Martin
June 20, 2022
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Enjoyed this walk. Quite flat, with a few muddy bits and wild meadows. Went off path a few times but app put me straight.
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When did you do this route? June 16, 2022
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Stratford - Welcombe Hills by Tom
May 21, 2022
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Homedine: 7 miles Henley-in-Arden & Wootton Wawen by Martin
May 16, 2022
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Enjoyed my walk for the most part. There were elements where the route wasn't very clearly marked but the app helped in the end. Also had part of the route blocked by a group of very curious young bulls 😬
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When did you do this route? May 08, 2022
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