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South West England

Gloucestershire

Dowdeswell Reservoir – View of the Cotswolds Hills loop from Lineover Wood

Running trails & routes

South West England

Gloucestershire

Dowdeswell Reservoir – View of the Cotswolds Hills loop from Lineover Wood

Moderate

12

runners

Dowdeswell Reservoir – View of the Cotswolds Hills loop from Lineover Wood

00:51

7.12km

210m

Running

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

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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340 m

Dowdeswell Reservoir

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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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2

742 m

Flowy Downhill Trail Near Graffiti Reservoir

Highlight • MTB Park

3

2.38 km

View of Cheltenham from Ham Road

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4

2.57 km

View of Cheltenham from Ham Hill

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Short and steep

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5

5.17 km

View of the Cotswolds Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Extremely muddy in the winter so be sure to wear the correct footwear if you choose to do this route at that time of year.

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7.12 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.21 km

1.53 km

1.42 km

973 m

909 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.99 km

1.42 km

909 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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