The Single Beech, also known as lone or lonely beech, is a single-standing windswept beech tree holding the title as the tallest tree in the Cotswolds, standing at 317m high.

There is a magnificent 360 degree panoramic view here where you can really appreciate the scenes of the Cotswolds and surrounding area, including views across Cheltenham, Gloucester & over the Severn Vale to Wales.

Mathew Ellis

September 7, 2019

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Benches with a view and some lovely messages. Ideal pack lunch stop.

Dan Pratt 🇬🇧

August 25, 2025

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It’s a tree, on a hill, with a bit of a bench around it near a golf course.

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1. Cleeve Hill loop — The Cotswolds

6.10km

01:46

160m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. The Single Beech – Great War Memorial Stone loop from Cleeve Hill

6.75km

02:00

210m

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

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3. The Single Beech – Leckhampton Hill Viewpoint loop from Cheltenham

27.2km

07:47

590m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 370 m

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Location: Southam, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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The Single Beech

1. Cleeve Hill loop — The Cotswolds

2. The Single Beech – Great War Memorial Stone loop from Cleeve Hill

3. The Single Beech – Leckhampton Hill Viewpoint loop from Cheltenham

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