Haresfield Beacon is within a Site of Special Scientific Interest for its Jurassic rock. Part of a wider hill which includes Standish Woods, the Beacon is under the management of …

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Location: Haresfield, Stroud, Gloucestershire, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Haresfield Beacon & Cotswold Way loop from Painswick — Cotswolds

14.3km

04:06

340m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Cromwell's Stone – Haresfield Beacon loop from Randwick

17.1km

04:51

360m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Painswick Village – Haresfield Beacon loop from Stonehouse

26.6km

07:36

610m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Dan Hobson

January 2, 2019

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 route, is a site of special scientific interest due to its Jurassic rocks and is a magical place to explore.

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Location: Haresfield, Stroud, Gloucestershire, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Haresfield Beacon

1. Haresfield Beacon & Cotswold Way loop from Painswick — Cotswolds

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