Long Lane, Quarhouse, and Middle Lypiatt Loop with Valley Views
A Walk That Helped Us Learn the Landscape
One of our very first walks from Brimscombe quickly became one of our favourites. It begins up Long Lane, a long, narrow, steep climb tucked beneath a canopy of trees — the kind of lane that feels secret even though it’s well‑trodden. At the top, a public footpath leads past Quarhouse, opening suddenly into wide views over the valley, with horses sometimes grazing in the fields as if placed there just for atmosphere.
Through Quarhouse and Into the Woods
From there, the path crosses Quarhouse Lane and picks up again on the other side, winding past quaint cottages and over a stile to the edge of a wood. At the edge of the wood, the path dips into a natural playground dotted with teepee‑like structures built from branches and long sticks by countless woodland adventurers before us.
Fields, Views, and the Quiet Beauty of Middle Lypiatt
After a bit of wandering, the path slips back out into open fields. It meanders through a mix of pasture and woodland, past beautiful homes and sweeping views. This stretch eventually leads you to Middle Lypiatt. From there, you cross the lane and step into wide, open fields overlooking Bowbridge and the Stroud valleys — the kind of view that unknowingly makes you stop and take it all in.
Looping Back Toward Home
The loop carries you back through the woods, returning to Quarhouse and eventually down to Bourne Lane. It’s a walk that somehow manages to feel both familiar and new every time — offering space for the kids and our younger dog to run freely, to explore, to burn off energy in the best possible way. And we quickly learned that wellies were an absolute must on wet days; the mud here has a personality all its own.
