The Top 9 Peaks around Stroud

Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Stroud is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 9 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 around Stroud for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.

Haresfield Beacon

View of the Severn Vale from Coaley Peak

Painswick Beacon

Downham Hill (Smallpox Hill)

View of Severn Vale from Selsley Common

Cam Long Down

Jubilee Clump Viewpoint

Top of Whiteway Hill

Nut Hill

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Haresfield Beacon
Hiking Highlight
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 …
Tip by Dan Hobson
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View of the Severn Vale from Coaley Peak
Hiking Highlight
You are afforded spectacular views from Coaley Peak, which stretch right across the Severn Vale towards the Forest of Dean and beyond. Below the summit lies unimproved limestone grassland, owned and maintained by the National Trust.
Tip by Dan Hobson
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Painswick Beacon
Hiking Highlight
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 …
Tip by Dan Hobson
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Downham Hill (Smallpox Hill)
Hiking Highlight
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 …
Tip by Ecce Homer
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View of Severn Vale from Selsley Common
Hiking Highlight
Selsley Common is a vast expanse of open grasslands located near Stroud in the Cotswolds. Its elevated position provides some wonderful panoramic views across the surrounding countryside, with its most …
Tip by Grace Mulligan
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Cam Long Down
Hiking Highlight
Some wonderful views in all directions... The Cotswolds' Crib Goch... though not as scary! 😀
Tip by Ecce Homer
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Jubilee Clump Viewpoint
Hiking Highlight
Incredible views from this copse of pines, planted in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.
Tip by sianannalewis
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Top of Whiteway Hill
Road Cycling Highlight
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 …
Tip by Ecce Homer
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Nut Hill
Hiking Highlight
This is one of the smaller hills in this area but still has some good views from the top. Views of the Malvern hills, Coopers hill & Chosen hill
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