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Windmill Hill Climb – Ilmington Village loop from Halford

Windmill Hill Climb – Ilmington Village loop from Halford

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Windmill Hill Climb – Ilmington Village loop from Halford

02:12

37.9km

490m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.54 km

View from Foxcote Hill

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The 'other climb' out of Ilmington. Good alternative to Ilmington Climb, equally steep, but not as long. Well into the double digits % for the first few hundred meters, after …

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9.08 km

View of the Cotswolds from the Winding Country Road

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Beautiful views over the Cotswolds.

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9.21 km

One of three ways to climb over Ebrington/Windmill Hill. Steep at the start, but leveling off to mid single digit gradients after a few hundred meters. Good road surface. Very quiet. Some lovely views towards Chipping Campden and Stratford respectively.

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19.8 km

Cathole Hill Road

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up to 20% . Eyes right for grand farmhouse.

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22.8 km

Ilmington Community Shop & Café

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The community shop and café.
Shop opening times: Mon to Fri 7:30 - 17:30. Sat 8:00 - 17:00. Sun 8:30 - 13:00.
Café opening times: Tue to Fri 9:30 - 16:30. Sat 9:30 - 16:00. Closed Sun and Mon.

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27.2 km

Ebrington Hill Radio Masts

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- Very fast, narrow descent if travelling north from here - 40mph+

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27.7 km

Lark Stoke Hill – Highest Point in Warwickshire

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This is a great place to view Warwickshire, after a steady climb to the highest point in the county. After drop into Ilmington for a cafe stop!

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30.7 km

Ilmington Village

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Quaint and beautiful Cotswolds village with small village store/cafe (see separate Highlight). Start of several worthy climbs in the Northern Cotswolds, such as Foxcote Hill, Ilmington Climb, Larkstoke (all available …

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37.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.2 km

525 m

122 m

Surfaces

33.7 km

4.16 km

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

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17°C

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Windmill Hill Climb – Ilmington Village loop from Halford

View from Foxcote Hill

View of the Cotswolds from the Winding Country Road