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Cleeve Hill & Breakheart Plantation loop — The Cotswolds

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Cleeve Hill & Breakheart Plantation loop — The Cotswolds

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Cleeve Hill & Breakheart Plantation loop — The Cotswolds

02:54

10.2km

230m

Hiking

Embark on the Cleeve Hill & Breakheart Plantation loop, a moderate hike spanning 6.3 miles (10.2 km) with an elevation gain of 752 feet (229 metres), typically completed in 2 hours and 54 minutes. This route takes you through varied terrain, from exposed limestone grasslands to the sheltered woodlands of…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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1.06 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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2.25 km

View of Cheltenham, the Malverns and the Black Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a seat and enjoy wonderful views over Cheltenham, the Vale of Evesham, the Malverns and as far as the Black Mountains in Wales.

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6.72 km

Breakheart Plantation

Highlight • Forest

Breakheart Plantation is a beautiful forest located in the north-western area of the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire. The forest largely comprises deciduous trees, which make an enchanting location for a leisurely stroll.

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10.2 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.34 km

3.09 km

1.64 km

856 m

252 m

Surfaces

4.41 km

2.95 km

1.58 km

1.02 km

187 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Cleeve Hill & Breakheart Plantation loop — The Cotswolds

Summit view from Cleeve Hill

View of Cheltenham, the Malverns and the Black Mountains

Breakheart Plantation

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