Minchinhampton Common-Thames & Severn Canal walk

Starting at Minchinhampton this walk heads across Minchinhampton Common to Littleworth, before heading down into Golden Valley to follow the Thames & Severn Canal through Brimscombe to Chalford, the return journey heads through Cowcombe Woods and across Hyde Common on the Way back to Minchinhampton.

Parking and start point:

Start point & free parking on Minchinhampton Common, map ref,  N51° 42’ 24.3 W2° 11’ 11.7  just copy and paste into google maps or click the link below it will take you straight to the car parking.

https://goo.gl/maps/V9GxDtqVyRVVS9Qu7

Links for more photos videos and information:

Minchinhampton Common-Thames & Severn Canal Walk Photo Album

https://photos.app.goo.gl/EiXTZhdwVf2Uqrna6

Points of interest on route:

Minchinhampton

Holy trinity Church

Minchinhampton Common

Littleworth

Golden valley

Thames & Severn Canal

Brimscombe

Chalford

Cowcombe Woods

Hyde Common

Surface:

Mainly on good paths, canal towpath and tracks, the short section from Chalford to Cowcombe Woods can get a little overgrown in summer.

Places to stop for refreshments:

The Crown Inn at Minchinhampton

The Stroud Brewery Bar at Brimscombe

The Ship Inn at Brimscombe

The Lavender Bakehouse at Chalford