Leckhampton Hill Walk and Map
Leckhampton Hill is a beautiful nature reserve on the edge of Cheltenham with steep woodland paths, diverse wildlife and amazing views across the Cotswolds and Malvern Hills. We have three energetic Leckhampton Walks on the app which you can download and see your position on the route map as you walk.
To download the app search ‘Gloucestershire Walks’ on your app store.
Here is a route map for Leckhampton Hill walk 3
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Leckhampton Hill Car Park
There is free car parking at grid reference 51.868544,-2.072733
Leckhampton Hill walk 1
1 mile
This circular walk is the shortest of three walks from Leckhampton Hill along Daisybank Road. The route then takes you along a small section of road before taking you up Leckhampton Hill, through the woods to the top where you will join part of the Cotswold Way. The views over Cheltenham from here are glorious. You will then follow one of the main routes back down the hill to the start, although you can walk this route in either direction. Please note that this walk has steep, slippery parts in places so please be careful.
Leckhampton Hill
2.25 miles
This is the second of three Leckhampton Hill walks which start on Daisybank Road and guide you along the main track up Leckhampton Hill. The steep climb takes you through the scenic woods, bringing you out at the top where your hard work will be rewarded with some beautiful views over Cheltenham and beyond. Take a moment to enjoy the views before heading around the farmland and then along the route to Devils Chimney, an unusual rock formation which gets its name from its peculiar shape. Again, the views are incredible from here, you will then follow the track down Leckhampton Hill, meeting the main route you walked up. There are steep sections on this walk and loose stones, so please be careful.
Leckhampton Hill walk 3
3.5 miles
This is a scenic and longer Leckhampton Hill walk with great views, woodland paths, some steep hill climbs and like the other Leckhampton Hill walks, it has amazing views for a vast majority of the route. After leaving the car park and walking along Daisybank Road, you venture towards Charlton Kings Common and up onto the top of Leckhampton Hill. The route will also take you to Devils Chimney which is an interesting limestone rock formation and lookout point which rewards you with wonderful views over Cheltenham and the surrounding area. This walk has steep parts in places and uneven ground, please take care.
More walks near Leckhampton Hill.
Crickley Hill Walk
1.6 miles from Leckhampton Hill
Barrow Wake Walk
3.1 miles from Leckhampton Hill