The Top 19 Peaks in Gloucestershire
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in Gloucestershire is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 19
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Gloucestershire for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Gloucestershire for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: December 2, 2025
May Hill Summit
Highlight • Summit
Distinct and visible for miles around, May Hill has a little hat of trees on top. A Marilyn, it lies just north of the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire and …
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Haresfield Beacon
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You are afforded a glorious views from Haresfield Beacon; stretching over the Severn Estuary, the City of Gloucester and the Forest of Dean. Standish Wood, which you pass through en …
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View from Dover's Hill
Highlight • Viewpoint
Dover's Hill is a 754 feet (230 m) hill in the Cotswolds area of central England. The hill is 1 mile (1.6 km) north-west of Chipping Campden in Gloucestershire. Dover's …
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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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Downham Hill (Smallpox Hill)
Highlight • Summit
Downham Hill, known locally as "Smallpox Hill is an outlying hill from the surrounding Cotswold escarpment, separated by a small valley. It offers perhaps some of the best view in …
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Chase End Hill Summit
Highlight • Natural Monument
In the south of the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Chase End Hill offers fantastic views across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The 627-foot (191 m) summit sits on the county border and is marked by a trig pillar.
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Cam Long Down
Highlight • Climb
Some wonderful views in all directions... The Cotswolds' Crib Goch... though not as scary! 😀
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Chase End Hill Trig Point
Highlight • Summit
Amazing views from the Chase Hill Trig Point. You can start or finish the Malverns end to end walk here and there is Chase End Car Park close by
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Top of Whiteway Hill
Highlight • Viewpoint
You'll either be glad to get there after the long climb up from Dursley or looking forward to the brilliant decent. A couple of places offer stunning views of the …
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View of Gloucester from Robinswood Hill
Highlight • Natural Monument
Robinswood Hill's nature trails and viewpoints are an absolute delight. Easily accessible from Gloucester, the park is a great place from which to survey the surrounding countryside. Rising to 650 …
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