Cheltenham Rocks

Family Walks in Cheltenham

We are so fortunate to live in one of the most beautiful parts of the country, with lots of wonderful walks and spaces to explore nearby.

Below we've started to round up some local family-friendly walks, tried and tested by Cheltenham Rocks readers.

To browse over 50 parks, walks and play areas around Cheltenham, visit the home page and click the Parks and Walks button

Family walks in and around Cheltenham

Nutterswood, Southam

A really varied walk, with open fields, dens, wildflowers and deep dark woods. Find out more


Cleeve Hill Butterfly Conservation Area

This is a lovely little walk that includes a great view of Cheltenham, chance to spot some of the many butterflies, a wooded area, and opportunities for a longer walk if everyone is in the right mood. Find out more


The Honeybourne Line (Pushchair Friendly)

This is the ideal nature walk/scooter/bike trail for kids because it’s not too long. Please note there are a few play areas along the route, and current advice is to avoid using these. Find out more


Lineover Wood

A walk that can be different every time you visit, just on the outskirts of Cheltenham. Find out more


Belas Knap, Winchcombe

A short yet steep walk, taking in fields, woodlands and beautiful views. Find out more


Plock Court, Longford (Pushchair Friendly)

Full of wildflowers in summer, a lovely open space lined with trees. Pushchair friendly with easy parking. Find out more


Siccaridge Wood

Siccaridge is a wonderful example of an ancient coppiced woodland, a joy at any time of year. Watch out for beautiful butterflies, and sleepy doormice as you explore. Find out more


A circular walk around Chosen Hill

This two mile walk runs around the lower reaches of the hill. It is a fairly easy and takes in open fields and woods. There are a few styles along the way so not pushchair friendly. Find out more


We hope you have lots of fun exploring these family walks around Cheltenham. Please get in touch with your favourite walks and browse Cheltenham Rocks any time for ideas of things to do with the kids in and around Cheltenham, searchable by day, age, cost and distance.