COTSWOLDS WALK • 5–6 MILE CIRCULAR
Cotswold Daydream Trek: Snowshill Circular Walk
A beautiful circular walk through Snowshill, the Cotswold Way and the high ground around Seven Wells Hill, with lavender fields, wildflower meadows and wide views towards Broadway.
The route at a glance
Why this walking route is worth doing.
If you want a Cotswold walk that feels like stepping into a postcard, this is it. The Cotswold Daydream Trek combines honey-stone Snowshill, lavender and wildflower fields, open hilltops and sweeping views towards Broadway. It is a wonderfully scenic half-day walk, but the hills and rough field paths make it more of a proper countryside route than a gentle village stroll.
Mapped and ready
See the route before you set off.
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Route overview
The circular route links five main highlights:
1. Snowshill village and the lanes around Snowshill Manor
2. Cotswold Lavender and its seasonal wildflower meadows
3. The high ground around Seven Wells Hill
4. A stretch of the Cotswold Way near Broadway Tower
5. Middle Hill and the quieter field paths returning towards Snowshill
The original Google My Maps route is included below. Keep it open while walking and carry an OS map or another offline navigation app as a backup.
Follow the route
1. Begin at Pipers Grove parish car park beside Snowshill Manor and join the plotted route shown on the interactive map.
2. Follow the mapped line through Snowshill and east towards Cotswold Lavender. Only enter the lavender and wildflower attraction when it is officially open and you have paid admission.
3. Continue on the plotted route towards Seven Wells Hill. This is the main climb and brings increasingly wide views across the surrounding countryside.
4. Follow the mapped section of the Cotswold Way near Broadway Tower before turning west towards Middle Hill and the field paths around Kite’s Nest Farm.
5. Continue following the original map as it bends south-west and returns to Snowshill Manor and Pipers Grove car park.
This guide deliberately follows the existing Days Out Now map. Check local signs and rights of way on the day, especially where farmland or seasonal attractions are involved.
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Before you go
Practical information.
SEASONAL ACCESS WARNING: Cotswold Lavender’s 2026 visitor season ended on 5 August. The attraction, wildflower areas and visitor facilities are not open year-round, and its car park is for paying patrons only. Do not enter closed or private areas. The exact mapped version should only be followed through the attraction when it is officially open and admission has been paid. At other times, remain on public rights of way and be prepared to alter that section.
Parking: Use Pipers Grove parish car park, WR12 7JU. Tewkesbury Borough Council lists 25 spaces, with no charge shown at the time checked. The Cotswold Lavender car park should not be used as general walking parking.
Terrain: Expect field paths, hills, kissing gates and ground that can become muddy or slippery. Robust walking shoes are recommended. This route is not suitable for wheelchairs and may be difficult for anyone with reduced mobility.
Dogs: Dogs can use the public paths but should be kept under close control and on a lead around livestock. Separate restrictions apply inside Snowshill Manor and Cotswold Lavender, so check before entering.
Facilities: Snowshill Manor has a café and toilets during its opening hours, although some facilities sit beyond the admission point. Snowshill village also has a pub. Always check current opening information before travelling.
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Useful answers
Cotswold Daydream Trek: Snowshill Circular Walk FAQs.
Is the Cotswold Daydream Trek open all year?
The surrounding public rights of way are available year-round, but the original mapped route includes Cotswold Lavender and its wildflower areas. These are seasonal and must not be entered while the attraction is closed. Outside its opening season, stay on public paths and alter that section.
Where should I park for the walk?
Use Pipers Grove parish car park beside Snowshill Manor, postcode WR12 7JU. It has 25 spaces and was listed without a parking charge when this guide was checked. Do not use Cotswold Lavender’s customer car park unless you are paying to visit the attraction.
Is the Cotswold Daydream Trek dog friendly?
Dogs are welcome on the public paths, but keep them under close control and on a lead around livestock. Snowshill Manor and Cotswold Lavender have their own dog restrictions, so check the latest rules before entering either attraction.
Is this walk suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs?
No. The route includes hills, uneven field paths, kissing gates and potentially muddy or slippery ground. It is also likely to be challenging for people with reduced mobility.
Where next?
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