15 Photos of Stunning English Countryside along the Great West Way

Between the charming towns and vibrant cities of the Great West Way, there are miles and miles of beautiful English countryside. Picture-perfect rolling hills. Pretty parkland. Sun-dappled woodland. Tranquil lakes, rivers and canals. Even ancient and atmospheric standing stones. Whether you're driving the winding roads of the Cotswolds, cycling along a towpath next to the canal, exploring lush woodland on foot or watching farmland race by outside the train window, the Great West Way has lots of stunning countryside to enjoy. Here are 15 photos that prove the point...

Virginia Water lake in the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead | Photo: Doug Harding

Dundas Aquaduct near Bath | Photo: The Canal and River Trust 

Avebury Stone Circle on a frosty winter's day | Photo: Neville Stanikk

A view over Windsor Castle | Photo: Doug Harding

The Wiltshire Wildlife Trust nature reserve at Jones's Mill | Photo: Steve Day

River reflections at Streatley in Berkshire

Sunshine through the trees in Leigh Woods near Bristol

Gallops at Beckhampton in Wiltshire

Autumn comes to Basildon Park in Berkshire | Photo: National Trust & John Mill

Clifton Suspension Bridge, on the edge of Bristol - where the countryside meets the city

Bluebell woods in Spring, near Marlborough

Canal boats at Pewsey Wharf on the Kennet & Avon Canal 

Autumn colours at Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire | Photo: Paulbox(C)

Kayaking at Whitchurch on Thames in Oxfordshire | Photo: Nick Smith

Misty days in the Vale of Pewsey