Walking round Slad
This walk starts in Slad, well known as the home of Laurie Lee. Some of the views are wonderful.
Starting at Slad farm and walking along the B4070 you will see on the left Worgan’s Wood. A short distance further round the corner, you enter Slad village, passing the old Post office and the more famous Woolpack Inn on the right.
The pub is well worth visiting later, and on the left you’ll see the churchyard where Laurie Lee himself is buried.
The inscription reads: 'He lies in the valley he loved'.
Staying on the road bear left towards a crossroads where you’ll see a war memorial. Take the right hand road (keeping the Memorial on your left) past Rose Cottage and towards The Old House.
From here you can either to take the loop back towards the village stay left and head out of the village along the old road to Bisley until find a bridleway on your right.
Elcombe to Swifts Hill
This track leads you along the edge of Redding Wood and on to Knapp Lane passing through Elcombe.
On your left is Swifts Hill Nature Reserve – again an optional opportunity here to climb to the summit - this is one of the county’s most important wildflower habitats with over 130 plant species including orchids.
These wildflowers are home to several butterfly species, including the marbled white and common blue.
Take in the magnificent views over the Slad Valley and on to Stroud from the summit of Swifts Hill.
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