View from Shurdington Beacon – View from Leckhampton Hill loop from Up Hatherley

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View from Shurdington Beacon – View from Leckhampton Hill loop from Up Hatherley

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View from Shurdington Beacon – View from Leckhampton Hill loop from Up Hatherley

04:41

16.9km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Leckhampton Hill

The Cotswolds National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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Crippetts Lane Stargazing Spot

Highlight • Viewpoint

look up at the stars

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5.61 km

Beautiful views across Gloucester & Cheltenham. From this spot you can see... (from west to east...) May Hill, Robinswood Hill, the black mountains (super faint in the distance), Chosen Hill and The Malverns. Amazing spot for a picnic

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9.09 km

Wheat fields on Leckhampton Hill

Highlight • Natural

Sunset is the best time here.

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9.69 km

Leckhampton Hill Summit

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Leckhampton is one of a number Hillforts constructed along the Cotswold escarpment between 500-100BC, others include Painswick and Crickley Hill. The enclosure at Leckhampton is made up of a single …

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9.80 km

View from Leckhampton Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Congratulations, you've made it to the top of the mighty Leckhampton Hill peak. Take a well-deserved breather and admire the beautiful panoramic views in every direction. The toposcope will direct …

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9.88 km

Leckhampton Hill Trig Point and Viewpoint

Highlight • Natural Monument

Topograph at the top of Leckhampton Hill… apparently sponsored by the Nixon family who used to love walking up to Leckhampton Hill. Great views on a clear day

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