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Leckhampton Hill Viewpoint – Crickley Hill loop from Leckhampton Hill

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Leckhampton Hill Viewpoint – Crickley Hill loop from Leckhampton Hill

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(29)

154

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Leckhampton Hill Viewpoint – Crickley Hill loop from Leckhampton Hill

06:49

24.7km

410m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Leckhampton Hill

The Cotswolds National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.63 km

Leckhampton Hill Viewpoint

Highlight • Trail

Some stunning views towards Cleeve Hill.

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3.27 km

Leckhampton Hill Trig Point and Viewpoint

Highlight • Natural Monument

Topograph at the top of Leckhampton Hill… apparently sponsored by the Nixon family who used to love walking up to Leckhampton Hill. Great views on a clear day

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3.54 km

Devil's Chimney, Leckhampton Hill

Highlight • Monument

The Devil’s Chimney is an unusual limestone rock formation above a disused quarry in Leckhampton. How its peculiar crooked and twisted shape was formed remains a mystery. Some say it is the result of weathering and erosion. Others say it was possibly made by quarry workers as a joke.

According to legend, the rock is the chimney of the Devil's dwelling deep beneath the ground. Provoked by the many Christian churches built in the area, the Devil would sit atop Leckhampton Hill and hurl stones at Sunday churchgoers. However the stones were turned back on him, driving him beneath the ground. Now he uses the mass of stones as his chimney to let free the smokes of hell.

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8.00 km

View of The Cotswolds National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

Surprised to find a great walk what seems like built up area. Just be careful of the cows :)

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8.93 km

Crickley Hill Woodland Path

Highlight • Forest

9.52 km

Crickley Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

A country park owned jointly by the National Trust and Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, there is no end to the beautiful views, hiking trails and wildlife spotting options here. The hill lies on the western edge of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Cotswolds Way and the Gloucestershire Way long-distance paths both cross the hill.

Bluebells, adders, birds and vibrant woodland can all be found on the hill. It's stunning throughout the year with every season bringing something new.

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11.5 km

View Across Severn Vale to Wales

Highlight • Natural Monument

From here you can enjoy an absolute corker of a view across the Severn Vale, with magnificent views towards Robinswood Hill and May Hill, and the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountain and beyond.

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12.5 km

Birdlip Hill Beech Woodland

Highlight • Viewpoint

Birdlip Hill is a raised area of forestery located in Gloucester along the Cotswold Way. Its elevated position provides some wonderful views of the surrounding area, you just need to find a gap in the beautiful semi-natural beech woodland to enjoy.

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18.1 km

Short Wood

Forest

23.5 km

Hartley Wood

Forest

24.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

5.82 km

3.88 km

3.25 km

309 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.92 km

7.03 km

4.15 km

2.31 km

1.61 km

697 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Sunday 5 July

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Leckhampton Hill Viewpoint – Crickley Hill loop from Leckhampton Hill

Leckhampton Hill Viewpoint

Leckhampton Hill Trig Point and Viewpoint

Devil's Chimney, Leckhampton Hill

View of The Cotswolds National Landscape

Crickley Hill Woodland Path

Crickley Hill

View Across Severn Vale to Wales

Birdlip Hill Beech Woodland

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