Dowdeswell Reservoir – View of the Cotswolds Hills loop from Lineover Wood

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Dowdeswell Reservoir – View of the Cotswolds Hills loop from Lineover Wood

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Dowdeswell Reservoir – View of the Cotswolds Hills loop from Lineover Wood

01:38

5.64km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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352 m

Dowdeswell Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

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 …

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753 m

Flowy Downhill Trail Near Graffiti Reservoir

Highlight • MTB Park

1.19 km

Dowdeswell Woods

Highlight • Forest

Dowdeswell Woods and Nature Reserve is a lovely part of the walk, a steady climb under the trees from Dowdeswell Reservoir dam.

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2.42 km

View of the Cotswolds Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Extremely muddy in the winter so be sure to wear the correct footwear if you choose to do this route at that time of year.

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5.01 km

Holland Cooper Store, The Cotswolds

Highlight • Structure

Extremely muddy during winter so be prepared for this

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5.64 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.43 km

1.27 km

1.19 km

991 m

771 m

Surfaces

1.44 km

1.43 km

802 m

161 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Sunday 8 November

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Dowdeswell Reservoir – View of the Cotswolds Hills loop from Lineover Wood

Dowdeswell Reservoir

Flowy Downhill Trail Near Graffiti Reservoir

Dowdeswell Woods

View of the Cotswolds Hills

Holland Cooper Store, The Cotswolds

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