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Wotton, Hillesley, and almost Hawkesbury Upton

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Overview

Starting in Wotton-under-Edge, we will head to Wortley and then on to Hillesley.  From there we go up a steep ascent then walk in the direction of Hawkesbury Upton.  We will turn off onto the Cotswold Way and follow it to Lower Kilcott.  We will continue to Alderley, then make our way back to Wotton.

 

Sunday, 29 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

There are about three ascents and some very fine views if the weather is clear.  There are some stiles.

Please bring food and drink for our breaks.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 75620 93122
Nearest postcode:
GL12 7AF
what3words:
chimp.dumpling.helpers
Start time:
10:00 am

Park in the long stay area of the Chipping Car Park, off Symn Lane, Wotton-under-Edge.

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