The Leckhampton Hill Loop

South Cotswold Group

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Overview

Leckhampton Hill, Devils Chimney and Old Quarry Tramway. No Stiles. Mainly on good pathways however there is one steep path to descend off the top of the hill which may be slippery if wet. One stop for coffee/snack and views.

Local walk grade - moderate pace, terrain 2 hilly and level mix.

Additional Maps: L163/E179

Wednesday, 2 July 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: http://tinyurl.com/mapSevenSprings

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 96625 16947
Nearest postcode:: GL53 9NG
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Seven Springs Layby (GL53 9NG) Should the Seven Springs layby be full, there is alternative parking nearby in the large layby up the hill towards Andoversford. Please meet at 09:50.

Upcoming walks with South Cotswold Group

Double Delight

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.4 miles

Two sides of the valley

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.5 miles

Selsley to Boundary Court

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 4.0 miles

Royal ramble

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.5 miles

Beware the Ozleworth Ooze

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 9.5 miles

The Young Thames

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 3.7 miles

Paths around Chavenage

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.0 miles

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 10.0 miles

Posh Houses and Up-Market Views

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 4.0 miles

Ups Downs and a View

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.0 miles

Bulls, Snow and Swifts

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.5 miles

Bouncing Through Bisley Backwards On A Warmer Day (hopefully)

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 4.0 miles

What a lark

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Down South

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.0 miles

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 4.5 miles

Lakes, an old railway line and a pretty village

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.5 miles

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.5 miles

My Frampton on Severn walk the other way round!

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 4.2 miles

Westonbirt Wednesday Wander

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.0 miles

Hang on in there

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.2 miles

Home Turf

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 4.0 miles