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Withington Wood Climb – Dowdeswell Reservoir loop from Cheltenham

Withington Wood Climb – Dowdeswell Reservoir loop from Cheltenham

Moderate

4.3

(3)

147

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Withington Wood Climb – Dowdeswell Reservoir loop from Cheltenham

02:26

53.5km

490m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.31 km

Cirencester Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This used to be a major route out of Cheltenham but since the A417 was converted to a dual carriageway there's a lot less traffic, and cyclists get the crawler …

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14.6 km

Marsden Hill Plantation

Forest

16.3 km

Old Park

Forest

25.7 km

Rave Coffee Roasters

Highlight • Cafe

Cafe stop with great coffee!

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40.0 km

Withington Wood Climb

Highlight • Trail

Great climb. A “Grind it out” vibe

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40.5 km

Withington Roman Villa

Archaeological Site

48.9 km

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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49.4 km

Dunkertons Cider and Coffee Stop

Highlight • Cafe

Good place to get a coffee and sample so local cider next door. Also sells great bread for a post ride snack.

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53.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.4 km

25.2 km

1.87 km

762 m

335 m

Surfaces

52.3 km

563 m

480 m

192 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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Withington Wood Climb – Dowdeswell Reservoir loop from Cheltenham

Cirencester Road

Rave Coffee Roasters

Withington Wood Climb

Dowdeswell Reservoir

Dunkertons Cider and Coffee Stop

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