Wotton, Hillesley, and almost Hawkesbury Upton

Southwold (Yate) Group

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Overview

Starting in Wotton-under-Edge, we will head to Wortley and then on to Hillesley, where we will have a coffee break. From there we go up a steep ascent then walk in the direction of Hawkesbury Upton. Before reaching the village, we will turn off and descend into a lovely valley, where we will have our lunch break a little before Lower Kilcott. We then pick up the Cotswold Way and continue to Alderley, then towards Wortley, before making our way back to Wotton.

Sunday, 29 March 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:45 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 about 8 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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