Friday, 8th January, 2027 – Start: 10:00 am

Shorter and Steadier 1 27 Cleeve

A winter walk offering fine views and exploring remoter parts of Cleeve Common.

Shorter and Steadier 1 27 Cleeve

Cleeve
Photo: Nick Mann

Distance

3.5 miles / 5.63 km

Duration

2 hours

Difficulty

Unsurfaced paths, basic fitness

Shape

Circular

Route description

The walk starts from the car park by the masts on Cleeve Hill and goes to the “memorial beech tree” with great views over the Severn Vale towards the Black mountains and the Malvern Hills. Then turning south-east the walk goes past the “Heather plots” and on towards Padcombe with views of the Breakheart Plantation. The route then heads towards the top of West Down before climbing up past the trig point, the highest point of the Cotswolds, back to the masts. Parts of the walk are likely to be a bit muddy.

  • Please wear weather-appropriate footwear and clothing for walking
  • Please bring a drink, a snack, and sunscreen
  • The day before a walk, please check to ensure it is still running – and for any exceptional weather forecasts / warnings
  • All walk leaders are appropriately trained and have basic first-aid skills
  • Assistance dogs (on short leads) are welcome
  • Guided walks with the Wardens are free, but we welcome donations to help us sustain our work across the Cotswolds National Landscape.
  • Organised by: Cotswold Voluntary Wardens

    Led by: Nick Mann, Lynne Kelly

    Start

    Address

    Car park by the masts on Cleeve hill
    View start on Google Maps

    OS Grid Ref

    SO 994 248

    What3Words

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    Travel Info

    Car park by the masts on Cleeve hill