.. although nearly 8 miles and not exactly the quarter marathon, it is a great introduction to trail running and takes in some of the great Cotswold views at the same time.  Starting from the Minchinhampton Great park, the route heads over the common to Amberley. Then heading down through the village, before turning into the the lovely woods for a mile and a half. Exiting the woods a steep ascent up onto Rodborough Common awaits. After reaching the top, it's time to head over to Rodborough Fort. A great view of the cotswolds is impossible to avoid. Now it's time to descend down to the Cotswold Canal towpath, under the railway viaduct and to the only checkpoint onthe Quarter, Checkpoint 1 (4.6M)