Summit view from Cleeve Hill – Belas Knap Long Barrow loop from Cleeve Common

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Summit view from Cleeve Hill – Belas Knap Long Barrow loop from Cleeve Common

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Summit view from Cleeve Hill – Belas Knap Long Barrow loop from Cleeve Common

01:32

13.3km

160m

Running

Moderate run. 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: September 24, 2026

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

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Parking

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97 m

Cleeve Hill Car Park

Highlight • Parking

gates closed after 20:00

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1.11 km

Summit view from Cleeve Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

At 1,083 feet (330 m) above sea level, Cleeve Hill is the highest point in Gloucestershire and the highest peak of the Cotswold Hills. It's part of Cleeve, which is …

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3.52 km

Cleeve Hill Radio Masts

Highlight • Monument

The views are excellent wander around as the views are in many directions. Can get windy but worth it

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4.25 km

Cleeve Hill Bridleway Viewpoint

Highlight • Trail

Surprisingly tiring. Leaf debris hides a lot of slippy sub surface.

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7.78 km

Belas Knap Long Barrow

Highlight • Historical Site

Belas Knap is an example of a Neolithic long barrow, with a false entrance and side chambers. Excavated in 1863 and 1865, the remains of 31 people were found in …

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9.38 km

Old Stone Barns near Cleeve Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Nice little picnic spot, the cross roads offers trails in all directions for e.g. Belas Knap (north) Wardens Wood (south) Cleeve hill (west). The old barn houses are looking worse for wear so caution is advised.

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11.6 km

Cleeve Common Gravel Track

Highlight • Trail

12.7 km

The Dip, Cotswolds National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

Looks daunting but is real good fun. If you can’t do it try the side (to the right from the top of it) and if you want to add to it go from higher up the hill

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