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Dowdeswell Reservoir

Dowdeswell Reservoir

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Dowdeswell Reservoir

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

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Location: Dowdeswell, Cotswold, Gloucestershire, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Dan Hobson

May 13, 2022

Hiking

Dowdeswell Reservoir is a scenic stretch of water on the outskirts of Cheltenham. From the reservoir, you step straight into Dowdeswell Woods; a nature reserve that’s home to many species of plants and animals. Keep a lookout for birds including coot, moorhen, great crested grebe and little grebe.

Colin ☘️🐑

March 20, 2019

Hiking

Lovely area to walk, along footpaths through the woods and along the water.

Gary

February 22, 2020

Hiking

Great afternoon in the woods. Quite a few trees downed by winds and heard one crash whilst on my walk , so caution. Paths very muddy due to logging vehicles.

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