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View from Shurdington Beacon – View from Leckhampton Hill loop from Government Communications Headquarters

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View from Shurdington Beacon – View from Leckhampton Hill loop from Government Communications Headquarters

Moderate

5.0

(4)

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View from Shurdington Beacon – View from Leckhampton Hill loop from Government Communications Headquarters

04:40

16.8km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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84 m

Chargrove Lane Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

This is a small but delightful nature reserve off Chargrove Lane and worth visiting.

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2.04 km

Crippetts Lane Stargazing Spot

Highlight • Viewpoint

look up at the stars

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5.77 km

Beautiful views across Gloucester & Cheltenham. From this spot you can see... (from west to east...) May Hill, Robinswood Hill, the black mountains (super faint in the distance), Chosen Hill and The Malverns. Amazing spot for a picnic

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9.25 km

Wheat fields on Leckhampton Hill

Highlight • Natural

Sunset is the best time here.

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9.91 km

View from Leckhampton Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Congratulations, you've made it to the top of the mighty Leckhampton Hill peak. Take a well-deserved breather and admire the beautiful panoramic views in every direction. The toposcope will direct you to the best views, with some stretching all the way over to the Brecon Beacons in Wales!

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9.99 km

Leckhampton Hill Trig Point and Viewpoint

Highlight • Natural Monument

Topograph at the top of Leckhampton Hill… apparently sponsored by the Nixon family who used to love walking up to Leckhampton Hill. Great views on a clear day

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16.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.45 km

3.47 km

3.31 km

1.62 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.71 km

3.58 km

2.23 km

1.47 km

1.45 km

1.42 km

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

14°C

7°C

80 %

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View from Shurdington Beacon – View from Leckhampton Hill loop from Government Communications Headquarters

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