Stage 10 from King's Stanley to Dursley - Pen Wood, Coaley Peak, Cam Long Down, and panoramic views across the Severn Vale before dropping into town. Full stage distance, terrain notes, and overnight options.
Stage 10King's Stanley to Dursley
From King's Stanley the trail passes Middleyard and climbs into Pen Wood, where route variants rejoin along the escarpment edge. The path continues to Coaley Peak, with views west across the Severn Vale, then passes a disused quarry where exposed rock illustrates the underlying Cotswold geology.
The route climbs Cam Long Down before descending through Farfield and farmland into Dursley, a market town with historical links to the Cotswolds wool and cloth industries. Cam Peak, a short optional detour from the main line, is recommended in National Trail literature as a viewpoint over the surrounding countryside. The climbs on this stage, particularly around Cam Long Down, add to the effort required despite a moderate overall distance.
Carry a map and offline route - see our Maps and navigation page for guidebooks and apps. For overnight stops near Dursley, browse accommodation in Dursley.
This stage appears in our 4-day plan (day 3), 7-day plan (day 5), 10-day plan (day 7) and 15-day plan (day 10). Compare all paces on the itineraries hub.
Sights on this stage include Cam Peak, Coaley Peak, Nympsfield Long Barrow, Owlpen Manor, Uley Bury and Woodchester Mansion.
Overnight stops nearby: King's Stanley and Dursley.
Places to stay before you start this stage - browse more in King's Stanley.
