Activities at Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons

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)
A view of Rodborough Common
Walking Trail

Rodborough woodlands and villages walk

Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons, Gloucestershire

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

  • Easy
  • 1 hour
  • 2.5 miles (4.0km)
Cowslips and purple orchids
Walking Trail

Rodborough cowslip and purple orchid walk

Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons, Gloucestershire

This self-led walk will allow you to wander at your own pace through a sea of yellow cowslips or a swathe of early purple orchids.

  • Easy
  • 40 mins
  • 1.0 mile (1.6km)
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)
A view across Rodborough Common, Gloucestershire
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.