Local Walks Guidebook
Local walks
Great walks nearby in Cheltenham, to blow away the cobwebs and take in the views.
Where: GL4 8JY. 10 minute drive from Cheltenham town centre.
Crickley Hill is easily accessible, with a car park and café at the top. With spectacular views, diverse habitats, and a wealth of historical significance to explore, there is a lot to be found just a short drive from Cheltenham. With many different routes over the limestone quarries, and through the woodlands, there is something for everyone at Crickley Hill. There are both dog-friendly and child-friendly areas, which make it the perfect family visit, with areas for picnics.
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Crickley HillWhere: GL4 8JY. 10 minute drive from Cheltenham town centre.
Crickley Hill is easily accessible, with a car park and café at the top. With spectacular views, diverse habitats, and a wealth of historical significance to explore, there is a lot to be found just a short drive from Cheltenham. With many different routes over the limestone quarries, and through the woodlands, there is something for everyone at Crickley Hill. There are both dog-friendly and child-friendly areas, which make it the perfect family visit, with areas for picnics.
The Leckhampton Loop
Where: GL53 9NG. 15 minute drive from Cheltenham town centre.
This walk is a great way to get acclimatised to the local area, with a beautifully varied stretch of the Cotswold Way. It includes woodland, grassland, Victorian quarries and Iron Age remains, all found within less than five miles! Only a short journey on the 51 bus, and with refreshments available from the Severn Springs pub, there is no excuse not to try this beautiful walk over Leckhampton Hill and the surrounding area.
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Leckhampton Hill
Cotswold WayThe Leckhampton Loop
Where: GL53 9NG. 15 minute drive from Cheltenham town centre.
This walk is a great way to get acclimatised to the local area, with a beautifully varied stretch of the Cotswold Way. It includes woodland, grassland, Victorian quarries and Iron Age remains, all found within less than five miles! Only a short journey on the 51 bus, and with refreshments available from the Severn Springs pub, there is no excuse not to try this beautiful walk over Leckhampton Hill and the surrounding area.
Where: GL52 3PW. 15 minute drive from Cheltenham town centre.
Located on the North-Eastern edge of Cheltenham, heading out toward Winchcombe, Cleeve Hill features stunning views of Cheltenham and its surroundings. Cleeve Hill is the highest point in Gloucestershire, and the highest peak of the Cotswold Hills. There are countless footpaths over the 1,000 acres of Cleeve, including a National Trail. On a clear day you can see the Malvern Hills and the Black Mountains of Wales. There are many examples of rare wildflowers, and the land is maintained using traditional flock grazing. There are also historically significant areas including an Iron Age hill fort.
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Cleeve Hill
Where: GL52 3PW. 15 minute drive from Cheltenham town centre.
Located on the North-Eastern edge of Cheltenham, heading out toward Winchcombe, Cleeve Hill features stunning views of Cheltenham and its surroundings. Cleeve Hill is the highest point in Gloucestershire, and the highest peak of the Cotswold Hills. There are countless footpaths over the 1,000 acres of Cleeve, including a National Trail. On a clear day you can see the Malvern Hills and the Black Mountains of Wales. There are many examples of rare wildflowers, and the land is maintained using traditional flock grazing. There are also historically significant areas including an Iron Age hill fort.
Leckhampton Hill and Charlton Kings Common lie within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With the ability to clearly see the main aspect of the hill from many parts of Cheltenham it has become cherished by the town and it’s a frequent recreational area for its residents and visitors.
The Hill and Common boast many paths and tracks that can be explored by the whole family, as well as being a point that you can join the Cotswold Way. The Hill also offers a 3km walk suitable for wheelchairs. Take in beautiful views across Cheltenham as well as spot the great display of wild flowers including varieties of orchid such as the Early Purple, Common Spotted, Musk, Butterfly and Bee Orchids.
Leckhampton Hill & Charlton Kings Common
Leckhampton HillLeckhampton Hill and Charlton Kings Common lie within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With the ability to clearly see the main aspect of the hill from many parts of Cheltenham it has become cherished by the town and it’s a frequent recreational area for its residents and visitors.
The Hill and Common boast many paths and tracks that can be explored by the whole family, as well as being a point that you can join the Cotswold Way. The Hill also offers a 3km walk suitable for wheelchairs. Take in beautiful views across Cheltenham as well as spot the great display of wild flowers including varieties of orchid such as the Early Purple, Common Spotted, Musk, Butterfly and Bee Orchids.
The Honeybourne line is an old railyway track that has been coverted into a path for walkers and cyclists.
It is the perfect place to head if you are looking for a clear path. The route starts at Cheltenham Spa Railway Station and ends at the Prince of Wales stadium, there are more entrances so you can join or leave the path at any point without having to go to either end.
This is a great route to take for a short walk (roughly 25 minutes) and perfect if you are looking at going for a walk that is pushchair/ wheelchair friendly.
Honeybourne Line Cycle and Footpath
The Honeybourne line is an old railyway track that has been coverted into a path for walkers and cyclists.
It is the perfect place to head if you are looking for a clear path. The route starts at Cheltenham Spa Railway Station and ends at the Prince of Wales stadium, there are more entrances so you can join or leave the path at any point without having to go to either end.
This is a great route to take for a short walk (roughly 25 minutes) and perfect if you are looking at going for a walk that is pushchair/ wheelchair friendly.
Free parking which is located on the side of the road in unoffical layby on Ham Road at the top of the woods. Alternatively you can park at the same car park for Lineover Wood and cross the road.
Dowdeswell Woods
Free parking which is located on the side of the road in unoffical layby on Ham Road at the top of the woods. Alternatively you can park at the same car park for Lineover Wood and cross the road.
Belas Knap Long Barrow
Opened in 1825, Pittville Park is the largest ornamental park in Cheltenham and features the magnificent Pump Room and lakes. This park is given a grade two listing under the English Heritage register of historic parks and gardens, with the Pump Room listed as a grade one historic building.
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Pittville Park
Opened in 1825, Pittville Park is the largest ornamental park in Cheltenham and features the magnificent Pump Room and lakes. This park is given a grade two listing under the English Heritage register of historic parks and gardens, with the Pump Room listed as a grade one historic building.
Where: GL54 5JD. 25 minute drive from Cheltenham town centre.
There are many beautiful walks near Sudeley Castle, but the “Miles Without Stiles” walk features opportunities to explore Winchcombe, find the River Isboure and to view the castle itself. It uses sections of the Cotswold Way National Trail and the Windrush Way and Warden’s Way. With a mixture of beautiful views, historical interest and the lovely village of Winchcombe, this walk contains a great mixture for a day’s activities.
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Winchcombe
Where: GL54 5JD. 25 minute drive from Cheltenham town centre.
There are many beautiful walks near Sudeley Castle, but the “Miles Without Stiles” walk features opportunities to explore Winchcombe, find the River Isboure and to view the castle itself. It uses sections of the Cotswold Way National Trail and the Windrush Way and Warden’s Way. With a mixture of beautiful views, historical interest and the lovely village of Winchcombe, this walk contains a great mixture for a day’s activities.
There is a small car park at the bottom, as you head out of town, look for a small road just past Koloshi on the right. Free parking, free entry
Lineover Wood
There is a small car park at the bottom, as you head out of town, look for a small road just past Koloshi on the right. Free parking, free entry
This little wood is part of the Woodland Trust, with a small circular loop. You can make a longer walk by picking up the Cotswold Way as it runs past. Parking is in lay-bys next to the wood.
Arle Grove
This little wood is part of the Woodland Trust, with a small circular loop. You can make a longer walk by picking up the Cotswold Way as it runs past. Parking is in lay-bys next to the wood.