Rear view of a woman wearing a rucksack, walking on the edge of a wooded slope in spring. Tree branches covered in leaf buds curve down towards the slope, at Crickley Hill, Gloucestershire — See the trees coming into new leaf at Crickley Hill, Gloucestershire | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

Countryside areas in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

Escape to the countryside for days filled with open space and far-reaching views. Enjoy woodland walks or a gentle hill climb with the whole family outdoors.

Looking across Coleshill Park on a summer day

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Buscot and Coleshill Estates

Villages and countryside criss-crossed with trails

View over the Stroud Valley on the trail at Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons, Gloucestershire on a sunny day

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Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons

Home to rare and diverse wildlife and wildflowers, Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons are perfect for a discovering nature in all shapes and sizes.

Visitor walking at Crickley Hill with a view of the countryside and bare winter trees

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Crickley Hill

Discover an area rich in bird, plant and tree life on Crickley Hill. Take a walk on the wild side and see what you can spot along the way.

Spring lambs lying on the grass at Dover's Hill, Gloucestershire

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Dover's Hill

Take in the expansive views from the top of Dover's Hill, spot birds and see ancient remains, all within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

An aerial view of Woodchester Park in summer

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Woodchester Park

Situated in the heart of the Cotswolds, this rich estate boasts walking trails, limestone grasslands and lakes, and more wildlife than you could ever imagine.

A border in bloom next to the green bank leading to the Summerhouse at Newark Park, Gloucestershire

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Newark Park

The garden and parkland are an ideal place to get outdoors in nature. The area also provides the diverse habitat for a variety of creatures and birdlife.