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South West England

Gloucestershire

Dowdeswell Reservoir loop from Cheltenham College

Running trails & routes

South West England

Gloucestershire

Dowdeswell Reservoir loop from Cheltenham College

Moderate

5.0

(1)

23

runners

Dowdeswell Reservoir loop from Cheltenham College

00:48

7.09km

160m

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 13, 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

2.25 km

Dunkertons Cider and Coffee Stop

Highlight • Cafe

Good place to get a coffee and sample so local cider next door. Also sells great bread for a post ride snack.

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2

2.29 km

Holland Cooper Store, The Cotswolds

Highlight • Structure

Extremely muddy during winter so be prepared for this

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3

2.84 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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4

3.24 km

Flowy Downhill Trail Near Graffiti Reservoir

Highlight • MTB Park

5

4.88 km

View of Cheltenham from Ham Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

5.07 km

View of Cheltenham from Ham Hill

Highlight • Climb

Short and steep

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B

7.09 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.03 km

1.88 km

1.50 km

885 m

741 m

Surfaces

2.71 km

2.54 km

1.72 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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11°C

46 %

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