Activities at Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons

Taking the dog for a walk is a good way to see the countryside
Walking trail

Rodborough woodlands and villages walk

Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons, Gloucestershire

On this walk you can discover some of Rodborough Commons' hidden treasures by exploring the woodlands on the lower slopes.

  • Easy
  • 1 hour
  • 2.5 miles (4.0km)
Rodborough Common, Duke of Burgundy butterfly, Gloucestershire
Walking trail

Rodborough Common butterfly walk

Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons, Gloucestershire

Follow our trail through natural grassy tracks and hillsides to Swellshill and back for the opportunity to spot more than 30 species of butterfly and enjoy views over the Severn Estuary.

  • Easy
  • 1 hour
  • 2.75 miles (4.4km)
There's always a view you can admire
Walking trail

Rodborough Common views walk

Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons, Gloucestershire

If you're pushed for time you can still enjoy some of the best views the Cotswolds has to offer on this short self-led walk.

  • Easy
  • 40 mins
  • 1.0 mile (1.6km)
There are lots of ways to enjoy the great outdoors
Activity feature
Walking

Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons helpful handbook

Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons, Gloucestershire

Download Working Together to look after Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons – a helpful handbook.

Rodborough Common, grazing cattle, Gloucestershire
Walking trail

Fort-ification walk

Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons, Gloucestershire

Enjoy spectacular views for miles around on this easy one-mile walk around Rodborough Fort and over limestone grassland.

  • Easy
  • 30 mins
  • 1.0 mile (1.6km)