Golden Valley Line
Swindon – Cheltenham Spa
Along the journey your train will travel through the Sapperton Tunnel at Chalford, once named the longest canal tunnel in England. As you emerge from the tunnel and travel into the Golden Valley, on your approach to Stroud, you’ll pass by quaint villages and lush countryside with frequent glimpses of the Thames & Severn Canal that hugs the railway line.
Have an adventure in the great outdoors with easy access to idyllic canals and peaceful walking trails. From the quaint village of Kemble you can join the Thames Path National Trail. This long-distance trail follows the River Thames from its source in the Cotswolds into the heart of London, finishing at the Thames Barrier in Woolwich, just a few miles from the sea.
Explore part of the Cotswold Way National Trail with easy access from Stonehouse. This trail follows the western edge of the Cotswold Hills and journeys through rolling pastures, beech woodland and honey-coloured villages.
