Cotswold Way Day 3: Morning - Dowdeswell to Shurdington
Dowdeswell to Shurdington - 10.1 mils (16.3km)
From Dowdeswell, the Cotswold Way passes through Lineover Wood – a semi-natural broadleaved woodland, notable for its large leaved lime trees and magnificent ‘heritage’ beech. The route then climbs up to Wistley Plantation and on over farmland before descending to pass close to Seven Springs (believed by some to be the source of the Thames). The path then climbs again onto Charlton Kings Common with its breathtaking views across Cheltenham and the Severn Vale and follows the escarpment onto Leckhampton Hill – look out for the distinctive rock pillar known as the Devil’s Chimney.
There are 902 feet (275 metres) of ascent and 344 feet (105 metres) of descent on this section.
Stop at The Bell at Shurdington (a bit after Leckhampton): https://www.thebellshurdington.com
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