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Clive G went for a hike
August 24, 2026 at 06:46
Leckhampton Hill circuit - Cotswold Way.
A scenic and enjoyable section of the Cotswold Way, with a couple of diversions to take in the Devil's Chimney and the real source of the Thames!
The route starts with a short there and back up onto Wistley Hill to join up with last week's walk. Wistley Hill has…
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Clive G went for a bike ride
August 22, 2026 at 12:27
Elmley Castle to Gretton loop
A good combination of Cotswold countryside mixed with the Vale of Evesham, and the combination makes for a satisfying and scenic ride.
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Clive G went for a hike
August 18, 2026 at 07:17
Dowdeswell section - Cotswold way.
This section starts at the big layby on the Gloucester Road, and heads quite steeply downhill along the edge of Lineover Wood down to the valley of the River Chelt and the Dowdeswell reservoir. Across the A40, then up quite steeply along the edge of Dowdeswell Wood to Upper Colgate…
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Clive G went for a bike ride
August 16, 2026 at 08:20
Lenchs rollercoaster
Those who know the area will recognise the description of the route. The Lenchs are a group of small villages in the hills to the north of Evesham. The villages are high on the hills and are separated by deep valleys with a brook at the bottom. The worst of…
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Clive G went for a hike
August 15, 2026 at 12:43
Dog walk by the river
Fortunately the temperature has dropped back to near normal, some 12C cooler than two days ago, so it was safe to emerge and have a gentle wander down by the river with the dog. The Severn in these parts is usually pretty murky, but today it resembled a khaki coloured…
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Clive G went for a hike
August 10, 2026 at 07:27
Cleeve Hill loop - Cotswold Way
A hot and dusty walk, mostly on Cleeve Common, that takes in the highest point of the Cotswold Hills. My route starts on the Cheltenham Road and immediately starts with a stiff pull to join the Cotswold Way, and up to Cleeve Hill. Across the golf course where the only…
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Clive G went for a bike ride
August 7, 2026 at 09:04
Newent cycling loop
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Clive G went for a hike
August 4, 2026 at 07:09
Belas Knap loop - Cotswold Way.
This section picks up where we left off in Winchcombe and heads off across the parched meadows by the tiny River Isborne. Next comes the long steady climb up to Belas Knap long barrow high on Humblebee How. The restored long barrow is well worth exploring as it really is…
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Clive G went for a bike ride
August 1, 2026 at 12:20
Shell Ford loop
Good route along lanes to the east of Worcester. The road from Stock Green past Shell Ford to Himbleton is particularly good.
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Clive G went for a hike
July 27, 2026 at 07:19
Hailes Abbey loop - Cotswold Way.
This circular walk starts and finishes at the Cotswold Town of Winchcombe, tucked in a hollow below Cleeve Hill. The first part of the route follows the Gloucestershire Way onto Salters Hill - where I did a little detour to get to the very top. Then across the Salt Way…
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Clive G went for a hike
July 26, 2026 at 06:43
Down by the river
Early dog walk before the day heats up. It's a decent walk along the river bank and then past the old gravel pit lakes that have become home to so many migrating birds.
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Clive G went for a hike
July 20, 2026 at 06:40
Stanton circuit, Cotswold Way
This circuit starts at the village hall car park at Stanton, a lovely Cotswold village that is off the beaten track. The first part of the walk is across sheep pastures below the hills to the settlement of Stanway. Stanway is a collection of houses around the impressive Stanway House…
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Clive G went for a bike ride
July 16, 2026 at 10:37
Around Bredon Hill
Circuit of Bredon Hill from home on a warm day. Everything looking brown and parched.
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Clive G went for a bike ride
July 12, 2026 at 06:36
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Clive G went for a bike ride
July 2, 2026 at 12:51
A ride cut short.
This circuit was intended to go around Bredon hill, but had to be cut short.
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August 14, 2026
The landscape is barely recognisable. Every where is so parched and bleached of colour!