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South West England

Gloucestershire

View from Wistley Hill – Leckhampton Hill Viewpoint loop from Cheltenham College

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

Gloucestershire

View from Wistley Hill – Leckhampton Hill Viewpoint loop from Cheltenham College

Moderate

3

hikers

View from Wistley Hill – Leckhampton Hill Viewpoint loop from Cheltenham College

03:35

12.5km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Leckhampton Hill

The Cotswolds National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.27 km

View from Wistley Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

High up on a hill near Lineover Wood, you can enjoy breathtaking views across the Gloucestershire countryside. Take a seat, unpack your lunch & enjoy the incredible scenery.

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4.18 km

Wistley Grove

Forest

3

5.32 km

Seven Springs – Source of the River Thames

Highlight • River

At this little pocket in the County of Gloucestershire is Seven Springs, the official source of the iconic River Thames. At 229 miles long, the Thames is the UK's longest river, flowing through southern England all the way to London.

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6.47 km

Hartley Wood

Forest

5

8.23 km

Wheat fields on Leckhampton Hill

Highlight • Natural

Sunset is the best time here.

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6

8.95 km

Leckhampton Hill Viewpoint

Highlight • Trail

Some stunning views towards Cleeve Hill.

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7

9.33 km

View of Cheltenham

Highlight • Natural Monument

Make sure you visit Painswick Beacon, another great spot for a picnic and views.

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8

9.78 km

Tough Singletrack Climb in the Cotswolds

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

B

12.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.02 km

1.94 km

1.31 km

1.29 km

788 m

110 m

Surfaces

4.06 km

2.39 km

2.23 km

1.94 km

1.21 km

625 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Saturday 8 August

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