Friday, 10th April, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

Shorter and Steadier 4 2026. Cleeve Common CNL60-Big Skies

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.

Shorter and Steadier 4 2026. Cleeve Common CNL60-Big Skies

Cleeve Common
Photo: N Mann

Distance

3.5 miles / 5.63 km

Duration

2 hours

Difficulty

May be steep slopes, moderate fitness

Mobility aid rating

Stile free

Shape

Circular

Route description

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.
Continuing our 2026 of a series of shorter, steadier walks to introduce new walkers to the splendour of our glorious Cotswold landscape and the sheer joy of walking in the countryside.
Shorter walks will be at a gentler pace for those who fear that most Wardens’ Guided Walks may be a bit challenging. They will also be ideal for families (though not pushchairs, sorry) and possibly anyone wanting to regain fitness after a health setback. Children must be kept under the supervision of a responsible adult at all times.

  • 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

Cleeve Common Masts, Cheltenham, UK
View start on Google Maps

OS Grid Ref

SO 994 248

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