Stagecoach operates most of the local bus services, from both, and between Gloucester and Cheltenham. But there are many bus services to the Forest of Dean, South Wales, Gloucestershire, The South West and The Midlands.
There are several cycle routes around Gloucester and it is possible to have a fairly stress-free cycle ride around the city and its suburbs. There are also cycle routes to both Cheltenham and even to Bristol.
The Centre of Gloucester is quite compact and flat so you can easily walk around it.
The best way to get to the countryside around Gloucester is by car.