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Cleeve Hill Dog Walk — Highest Point in the Cotswolds, Cheltenham, Cotswolds

Cleeve Hill Dog Walk — Highest Point in the Cotswolds

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Dog friendly

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Cleeve Hill is the highest point in the Cotswolds at 330m — open common land with views to the Malverns, the Brecon Beacons and (on a clear day) the Radnor Hills. Dogs run completely free on the common. The racecourse adds drama to the plateau.

For your dog

Off leadYes, there are stretches where your dog can run free
WaterStreams on lower common
LivestockSheep on some common sections
MudCommon paths firm in dry weather
SuitsAll breeds — outstanding open space
Best timeAll year — August for open views

Along the way

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Cleeve Hill SummitThe highest point in the Cotswolds (330m) — views to the Black Mountains, the Malverns and across the Severn Vale to Wales.

The route

Distance3.6 km
Off leadYes
Walking≈ 58 min
Climb↑ 104 m
RouteOut and back

A 3.6 km out-and-back dog walk from Cheltenham, with 104 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 104 m in total

Before you go

StartMain Path, TewkesburyOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingCleeve Hill car park, GL52 3QW. Free
By train or busBus from Cheltenham
UnderfootCommon paths accessible
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