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Birdlip Descent – Coombe Hill Reservoir loop from Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods

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Birdlip Descent – Coombe Hill Reservoir loop from Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods

Moderate

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Birdlip Descent – Coombe Hill Reservoir loop from Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods

03:29

12.3km

270m

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: August 6, 2026

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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83 m

Birdlip Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

From Birdlip this paved access road quickly transitions into a nice steep fast gravel trail though lovely woodlands.

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1.67 km

Birdlip Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

Gnarly drop out of Birdlip, but then great gravel track through the forest

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3.78 km

Great Witcombe Roman Villa

Highlight • Monument

The remains of this luxurious Roman villa lie just off the Cotswold Way and are a must-see for anybody hiking the route. The English Heritage site is free to enter …

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6.87 km

Sundial at St. Michael and All Angels Church, Dowdeswell

Highlight • Monument

First time i have sun dial on village church and time is correct 🌻

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7.43 km

Witcombe Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A lovely reservoir set amongst the Gloucestershire countryside. Witcombe Reservoir is surrounded by woodland and just a stone's throw from the ancient Great Witcombe Roman Villa.

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7.61 km

Coombe Hill Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.63 km

3.97 km

1.47 km

148 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.59 km

3.45 km

2.37 km

2.20 km

616 m

Elevation

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Monday 24 August

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Birdlip Descent – Coombe Hill Reservoir loop from Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods

Birdlip Descent

Birdlip Forest Trail

Great Witcombe Roman Villa

Sundial at St. Michael and All Angels Church, Dowdeswell

Witcombe Reservoir

Coombe Hill Reservoir

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