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Dowdeswell Reservoir – The Cotswold Guy loop from Leckhampton Hill

Moderate

7

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Dowdeswell Reservoir – The Cotswold Guy loop from Leckhampton Hill

01:59

29.5km

400m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.76 km

Holland Cooper Store, The Cotswolds

Highlight • Structure

Extremely muddy during winter so be prepared for this

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2

3.31 km

Dowdeswell Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Dowdeswell Reservoir is a scenic stretch of water on the outskirts of Cheltenham. From the reservoir, you step straight into Dowdeswell Woods; a nature reserve that’s home to many species …

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6.56 km

Whittington moated site

Archaeological Site

14.2 km

Hampen Railway Cutting

Nature Reserve

5

18.0 km

The Cotswold Guy

Highlight • Cafe

Nice farm shop and food selections

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6

25.6 km

View of Cheltenham from Ham Road

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7

25.8 km

Short and steep

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B

29.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.4 km

5.48 km

1.26 km

389 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

14.2 km

668 m

168 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Saturday 24 October

12°C

8°C

22 %

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