Cleeve, a region in the Cotswolds, UK, features a diverse landscape ideal for outdoor pursuits. Centered around Cleeve Hill and Cleeve Common, the area offers varied terrain including open pasture, limestone grasslands, woodlands, and escarpments. This geography provides a suitable environment for several sports like touring cycling, mountain biking, hiking, jogging, and more. The region is also notable for its status as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, preserving unique habitats and geological formations.
Cleeve…
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Average rating
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4.7
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101
hikers
10.2km
02:58
260m
260m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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168
hikers
6.77km
01:55
150m
150m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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86
hikers
6.89km
01:55
120m
120m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33
hikers
8.34km
02:23
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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14
riders
29.1km
02:19
350m
350m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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25.1km
02:00
400m
400m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.5
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39.4km
02:48
430m
430m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.9
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63
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35.2km
02:42
170m
170m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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19
runners
10.4km
01:06
260m
260m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

35
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5.24km
00:33
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

31
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4.91km
00:31
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20m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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29
runners
13.9km
01:40
350m
350m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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607
riders
30.9km
02:42
160m
160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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373
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48.3km
02:53
230m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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217
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17.3km
01:31
30m
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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260
riders
31.1km
01:53
180m
180m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
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199
riders
41.6km
02:14
570m
570m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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61
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13.7km
00:36
20m
20m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

16
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12.1km
00:34
60m
60m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

16
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26.3km
01:09
100m
100m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.8
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63
riders
40.0km
02:13
300m
300m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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64
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52.2km
02:56
370m
370m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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66
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80.4km
05:12
850m
840m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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15
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13.2km
00:40
20m
20m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Cleeve offers a range of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, and Jogging. The region features varied terrain across Cleeve Hill and Cleeve Common, suitable for different skill levels. More than 20 routes are available on komoot for exploration.
Cleeve Common features numerous footpaths, including sections of the Cotswold Way National Trail. Trails range from easy loops to more challenging routes with significant elevation changes. A komoot guide for hiking is available: Hiking around Cleeve.
The area around Bishop's Cleeve offers touring cycling routes through rolling hills and picturesque countryside. Routes vary in difficulty, including both paved and unpaved segments. A komoot guide provides options for touring cyclists: Cycling around Cleeve.
Cleeve Common is suitable for mountain biking, with legal trails across its grassy top. Riders can explore sheep tracks and four-wheel-drive tracks, including some short, steep downhill sections. Consult the komoot guide for options: MTB Trails around Cleeve.
The region offers routes suitable for families, particularly easier loops for hiking and cycling. Cleeve Common provides diverse terrain, allowing for varied experiences for all ages and skill levels. Specific family-friendly options can be found within the various sport guides.
Cleeve Hill, at 1,083 feet (330 meters), is the highest point in Gloucestershire and the Cotswold Hills, offering 360-degree panoramic views. On clear days, views extend across Cheltenham, the Vale of Evesham, and the Malvern Hills. The area also features an Iron Age hill fort and the Neolithic long barrow of Belas Knap.
Cleeve Common is generally dog-friendly, but specific rules regarding leash requirements and waste disposal apply. Visitors should check the official Cleeve Common website for the most current regulations to ensure responsible pet ownership.
Cleeve is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 39,000 visitors having explored its routes. The 24 available routes have an average rating of 4.47 out of 5 stars, indicating a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for Cleeve, including Cycling around Cleeve, MTB Trails around Cleeve, and Hiking around Cleeve. Additional guides cover running, easy hikes, road cycling, and gravel biking.
The official website for Cleeve Common, which manages much of the outdoor activity area, is www.cleevecommon.org. This site provides information regarding the common's geology, habitats, and visitor guidelines.
Yes, the area around Bishop's Cleeve includes routes suitable for beginner cyclists, with options for easier loops through local parks and urban areas. These routes often feature less challenging terrain compared to the climbs on Cleeve Hill itself. The 'Cycling around Cleeve' guide can help identify suitable paths.
Cleeve Hill, being the highest point in the Cotswolds, features routes with significant elevation changes, particularly for those ascending to the summit. Some trails include steep sections, offering challenging climbs and descents for hikers and cyclists. Specific route profiles on komoot provide detailed elevation data.

