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View from Leckhampton Hill – Crickley Hill loop from Leckhampton Hill

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View from Leckhampton Hill – Crickley Hill loop from Leckhampton Hill

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View from Leckhampton Hill – Crickley Hill loop from Leckhampton Hill

01:58

16.9km

300m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

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Parking

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617 m

View of Cheltenham from Leckhampton Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice viewpoint a little lower than Leckhamton Hill with 2 benches to enjoy the view.

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701 m

Devil's Chimney, Leckhampton Hill

Highlight • Monument

The Devil’s Chimney is an unusual limestone rock formation above a disused quarry in Leckhampton. How its peculiar crooked and twisted shape was formed remains a mystery. Some say it is the result of weathering and erosion. Others say it was possibly made by quarry workers as a joke.

According to legend, the rock is the chimney of the Devil's dwelling deep beneath the ground. Provoked by the many Christian churches built in the area, the Devil would sit atop Leckhampton Hill and hurl stones at Sunday churchgoers. However the stones were turned back on him, driving him beneath the ground. Now he uses the mass of stones as his chimney to let free the smokes of hell.

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1.05 km

View from Leckhampton Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Congratulations, you've made it to the top of the mighty Leckhampton Hill peak. Take a well-deserved breather and admire the beautiful panoramic views in every direction. The toposcope will direct you to the best views, with some stretching all the way over to the Brecon Beacons in Wales!

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1.71 km

Wheat fields on Leckhampton Hill

Highlight • Natural

Sunset is the best time here.

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5.90 km

Short Wood

Forest

7.61 km

Crickley Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

A country park owned jointly by the National Trust and Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, there is no end to the beautiful views, hiking trails and wildlife spotting options here. The hill lies on the western edge of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Cotswolds Way and the Gloucestershire Way long-distance paths both cross the hill.

Bluebells, adders, birds and vibrant woodland can all be found on the hill. It's stunning throughout the year with every season bringing something new.

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8.14 km

View from Crickley Hill

Highlight • Forest

The car park is right at the top of The Cotswold Way Escarpment, and, as you can see, the views are absolutely breathtaking from up here. You can see Gloucester Cathedral, Cheltenham Cathedral (I believe, it may be another town - apologies if so), but it is gorgeous either way.
Some cows seemed to enjoy being in my photos, but it just added to the beauty of the area.
Really 100% worth a visit - even if you just spend ages gazing at the view!
There is also a small cafe / coffee hatch & toilets up the hill behind the car park.
There is an iron age hill-fort to the north of the car park & some stunning woodland paths, too.
This is all well signposted

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8.35 km

Crickley Hill Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Crickley Hill Cafe is located in a scenic setting with beautiful views and plenty of outdoor seating. Open daily from 9am to 4pm, the cafe serves a good selection of food and drink and has facilities.

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8.51 km

Crickley Hill Woodland Path

Highlight • Forest

16.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.26 km

3.25 km

1.94 km

1.82 km

464 m

221 m

Surfaces

5.54 km

3.79 km

3.04 km

2.20 km

1.83 km

553 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Saturday 16 May

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View from Leckhampton Hill – Crickley Hill loop from Leckhampton Hill

View of Cheltenham from Leckhampton Hill

Devil's Chimney, Leckhampton Hill

View from Leckhampton Hill

Wheat fields on Leckhampton Hill

Crickley Hill

View from Crickley Hill

Crickley Hill Café

Crickley Hill Woodland Path

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