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Painswick Beacon – View from Cooper's Hill loop from Painswick

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Painswick Beacon – View from Cooper's Hill loop from Painswick

Hard

4.0

(2)

runners

Painswick Beacon – View from Cooper's Hill loop from Painswick

02:13

17.8km

470m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Coopers Hill Local Nature Reserve

The Cotswolds National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.38 km

Painswick Beacon

Highlight • Natural Monument

It is a lovely walk up to Painswick Beacon and the views are very impressive. You are afforded a full panorama from the summit and the views over to the …

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5.88 km

Coopers Hill Local Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

6.38 km

Upton Wood

Forest

8.06 km

The Black Horse Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

9.58 km

Cooper's Hill Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A lovely track through the woods. Great to do with the descent from Buckholt Road (the climb is tough) or link up the with the highlight that takes you up to Birdlip.

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11.5 km

View from Cooper's Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cooper’s Hill - also known to locals as the Cheese Roll Hill because every year on the late May bank holiday - thousands of people like up to chase a …

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11.5 km

View from Coopers Hill Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Every May, on the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, thousands of people gather on Cooper’s Hill to witness one of the most bizarre annual traditions England has to offer: cheese rolling. …

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14.7 km

Painswick Beacon Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A great bridleway that stays solid all year... shared with dog walkers and golfers.

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17.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.45 km

4.39 km

2.30 km

1.48 km

739 m

364 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.33 km

2.92 km

1.98 km

1.91 km

1.07 km

636 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 16 May

14°C

7°C

63 %

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Painswick Beacon – View from Cooper's Hill loop from Painswick

Painswick Beacon

The Black Horse Inn

Cooper's Hill Bridleway

View from Cooper's Hill

View from Coopers Hill Local Nature Reserve

Painswick Beacon Bridleway

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