Gloucestershire Traffic & Travel Update – Sunday 1st March 2026
1st March 2026
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Summer is coming, and that means one thing: picnic season.
Whether you’re all about a blanket by the lake, hilltop views with a sandwich, or a forest trail followed by a flask of tea, Gloucestershire is bursting with picture-perfect spots to soak up the sun and eat outdoors. And this isn’t just your standard list of parks—this guide is designed to surprise even the locals. We’re talking wild commons, lakeside escapes, forest hideouts, and castle-adjacent lawns, each paired with nearby places to pick up some seriously good grub.
We’ve done the digging for you—here are the best picnic spots across the county, complete with dog-friendliness, wheelchair accessibility, parking info, and of course, where to grab your picnic supplies.
Why it’s great: Lakeside views, tonnes of space, and multiple on-site cafes. You can sit by the water, let the kids run wild, and top it off with an ice cream or coffee without even leaving the park.
◉ Dog-friendly: Yes
◉ Wheelchair accessible: Yes
◉ Nearby food: On-site cafés + town centre delis
◉ Entry: Free
Why it’s great: Gloucestershire’s highest point! Incredible views, wildflowers, and sheep for company. It’s peaceful and rustic, but still has a café nearby.
◉ Dog-friendly: Yes (watch for livestock)
◉ Wheelchair accessible: No – Limited
◉ Nearby food: Cotswold Way Café, golf clubhouse
◉ Entry: Free (parking £2)
Why it’s great: Epic Severn Valley views, Iron Age history, and short scenic trails. There are even picnic benches at the top. Great facilities, too.
◉ Dog-friendly: Yes
◉ Wheelchair accessible: Sloping and uneven ground – steep in places.
◉ Nearby food: On-site café, pubs nearby
◉ Entry: Free (parking £2)
Why it’s great: A nature reserve in the city. Hike up for the views or stay at the bottom for shaded meadows and woods. It’s big, beautiful, and feels like a proper escape.
◉ Dog-friendly: Yes
◉ Wheelchair accessible: Partially – A ‘Tramper’ all terrain mobility scooter can be hired
◉ Nearby food: Ski centre café, Gloucester Services farm shop
◉ Entry: Free
Why it’s great: Huge open commons with grazing cows, far-reaching views, and a legendary ice cream parlour. Find your own private patch and unwind.
◉ Dog-friendly: Yes
◉ Wheelchair accessible: Partial (Reservoir car park has level access)
◉ Nearby food: Winstones Ice Cream, The Old Lodge pub, Stroud town
◉ Entry: Free
Why it’s great: Possibly the most jaw-dropping picnic view in Gloucestershire. Look out over the Wye Valley, spot peregrine falcons, and feel very smug about your picnic location.
◉ Dog-friendly: Yes
◉ Wheelchair accessible: Yes – walking trails and viewpoints are via a surfaced uphill sloped pathway. You can hire an all-terrain mobility scooter to use at Symonds Rock Yat from Forest Holidays
◉ Nearby food: On-site café, riverside pubs
◉ Entry: Free (parking charges apply)
Why it’s great: Forest fun for all ages. Loads of picnic tables, space to run, a playground, sculpture trail, and even BBQ stands. It’s the ultimate picnic basecamp.
◉ Dog-friendly: Yes
◉ Wheelchair accessible: Yes – Full access info HERE
◉ Nearby food: On-site café, farm shops in Coleford
◉ Entry: Free (parking £3–5)
Why it’s great: Quiet, waterside, and perfect for spotting swans or dragonflies. It’s peaceful, lesser known, and brilliant for a calm picnic by the lake.
◉ Dog-friendly: Yes
◉ Wheelchair accessible: Yes – Offers accessible routes for wheelchairs and pushchairs
◉ Nearby food: Bakers Arms pub, Cotswold Water Park café/farm shop
◉ Entry: Free (parking £3–5)
Why it’s great: Thousands of trees, wide open lawns, shady glades, and a treetop walkway. It’s paid entry—but totally worth it for a full day out.
◉ Dog-friendly: Yes (Silk Wood only)
◉ Wheelchair accessible: Yes – Suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters, prams and pushchairs
◉ Nearby food: On-site café & restaurant, Tetbury shops
◉ Entry: From £11 adults / £5 kids
Grab your blanket and make the most of Gloucestershire this summer. Got a favourite we missed? Let us know and we might feature it next!
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