Summit view from Cleeve Hill – Cleeve Hill Singletrack loop from Cheltenham

Mountain biking trails

Summit view from Cleeve Hill – Cleeve Hill Singletrack loop from Cheltenham

Moderate

riders

Summit view from Cleeve Hill – Cleeve Hill Singletrack loop from Cheltenham

02:31

30.4km

560m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 22.4 km for 62 m

After 22.5 km for 140 m

After 24.2 km for 319 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.1 km

Singletrack, Slightly Downhill

Highlight • Trail

13.4 km

Bottom of a Steep Bridleway

Highlight • Trail

14.0 km

West Wood

Forest

15.8 km

Old Stone Barns near Cleeve Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Nice little picnic spot, the cross roads offers trails in all directions for e.g. Belas Knap (north) Wardens Wood (south) Cleeve hill (west). The old barn houses are looking worse for wear so caution is advised.

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16.7 km

Cleeve Hill Bridleway Viewpoint

Highlight • Trail

Surprisingly tiring. Leaf debris hides a lot of slippy sub surface.

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19.4 km

The Wash Pool

Highlight • Natural Monument

Other than from the north, all routes to here are steep and technical. Fine if taken slow, but ruts and rocks can be tricky and cause falls.

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22.0 km

The Dip, Cotswolds National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

Looks daunting but is real good fun. If you can’t do it try the side (to the right from the top of it) and if you want to add to it go from higher up the hill

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22.6 km

Summit view from Cleeve Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

At 1,083 feet (330 m) above sea level, Cleeve Hill is the highest point in Gloucestershire and the highest peak of the Cotswold Hills. It's part of Cleeve, which is …

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