Wednesday, 30th July, 2025 – Start: 10:00 am

Up to the Common and down to the Mill

Over Cleeve Common, down to the source of the Isbourne, a distant view of Postlip Hall and a much closer one of the paper Mill before a stiff climb back to the start.

Up to the Common and down to the Mill

Photo: T Duffin

Distance

5.5 miles / 8.85 km

Duration

3 to hours

Shape

Circular

Route description

From the wide open hill top at Cleeve, down a charming ravine, past the source of the Isbourne to Postlip Hall follow a short section of the Cotswold Way and then a lesser known path to the paper mill where hear about some of its’ history before climbing back to the car (or bar!).
Car parking fee £2, refundable if purchasing food or drink at the golf club after the walk.

Organised by: Cotswold Voluntary Wardens

Led by: Tony Duffin, Royden Hales, Janet Duffin

Start

Address

Quarry car park, Cleeve Hill golf club, off the B4632, 5 miles N of Cheltenham
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OS Grid Ref

SO 98944 27126

What3Words

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Navigation

Quarry car park, Cleeve Hill golf club, off the B4632, 5 miles N of Cheltenham