This guide contains 20 circular walks in the Cotswolds, covering the very best of the area's wide-ranging landscape - from the heights of Uley Bury to the tranquil beauty of the water meadows near Sherborne; through stunning villages and along meandering waterways. Walks range in length from 21/2 to 6 miles, with recommendations for autumn, winter, spring and summer.

Highlights include:

Spring: A carpet of bluebells in the woods near Uley and Whittington

Summer: Panoramic views around Snowshill and Foxcote

Autumn: Dramatic colours at Chedworth Woods and Cooper's Hill Nature Reserve

Winter: The quiet lanes and picturesque villages of Cutsdean and Ebrington