Walk to Cotswolds Water Park

Sunday 30th January 2022

We loaded up our backpacks and set off for the next long walk. We walked over to the disused Thames and Severn Canal by way of the Roman amphitheatre in Cirencester - it is the largest one in the UK - its very interesting but maybe not publicized enough. We picked up the canal at Siddington - it is absolutely amazing there - there is no water and you can see the details of the brickwork in two locks - highly recommend going to see it. After that it is a good walk - with water in the canal filled with reeds and wildlife (little egret!!). At the water park we had a lovely sit down and coffee looking over one of the water filled gravel pits - with a very friendly robin near by. Then back to Cirencester on the disused railway path. Over 25km altogether and a welcome pint and glass of wine at the end!