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Birdlip Forest Trail – Witcombe Reservoir loop from Gloucestershire

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Birdlip Forest Trail – Witcombe Reservoir loop from Gloucestershire

Moderate

5.0

(2)

runners

Birdlip Forest Trail – Witcombe Reservoir loop from Gloucestershire

01:12

10.2km

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: April 23, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 10.1 km for 72 m

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3.05 km

Great Witcombe Roman Villa

Highlight • Monument

The remains of this luxurious Roman villa lie just off the Cotswold Way and are a must-see for anybody hiking the route. The English Heritage site is free to enter …

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3.27 km

View of Great Witcombe Roman Villa

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.16 km

Birdlip Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

Gnarly drop out of Birdlip, but then great gravel track through the forest

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7.79 km

Sundial at St. Michael and All Angels Church, Dowdeswell

Highlight • Monument

First time i have sun dial on village church and time is correct 🌻

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7.84 km

St Mary's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

8.36 km

Witcombe Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A lovely reservoir set amongst the Gloucestershire countryside. Witcombe Reservoir is surrounded by woodland and just a stone's throw from the ancient Great Witcombe Roman Villa.

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10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.27 km

2.17 km

2.02 km

324 m

319 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.49 km

3.15 km

2.32 km

966 m

262 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

16°C

9°C

97 %

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Birdlip Forest Trail – Witcombe Reservoir loop from Gloucestershire

Great Witcombe Roman Villa

View of Great Witcombe Roman Villa

Birdlip Forest Trail

Sundial at St. Michael and All Angels Church, Dowdeswell

St Mary's Church

Witcombe Reservoir

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