Cotswold Way Part 10: Coopers Hill to Birdlip

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Overview

Cotswold Way Part 10: Coopers Hill to Birdlip.

A hilly walk picking up the Cotswold Way to walk to the Air Balloon (R.I.P) Junction. Returning to Barrow Wake, descending the ridge using paths to pass near Witcombe village and reservoirs to climb to bottom of Coopers Hill lunch stop. Opportunity to climb to the top (Bring your own cheese!). Returning through woodland, climbing up to Birdlip along Cotswold Way.

Sunday, 25 May 2025

Meeting time:: 9:00 am
Start time:: 9:45 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: 91.4m / 300ft
Type:: circular

28 miles from Swindon.

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SU 16000 83001
Nearest postcode:: SN3 1PL
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Meeting time:: 9:00 am

B4006 Marlborough Road/Pipers Roundabout Swindon

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 92862 14252
Nearest postcode:: GL4 8BP
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Start time:: 9:45 am

Near Birdlip Primary School in Birdlip Village

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