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Dowdeswell Reservoir – Bench With View of Cheltenham loop from Lineover Wood

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Dowdeswell Reservoir – Bench With View of Cheltenham loop from Lineover Wood

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5.0

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Dowdeswell Reservoir – Bench With View of Cheltenham loop from Lineover Wood

02:01

17.0km

390m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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352 m

Dowdeswell Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Dowdeswell Reservoir is a scenic stretch of water on the outskirts of Cheltenham. From the reservoir, you step straight into Dowdeswell Woods; a nature reserve that’s home to many species …

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1.39 km

Bench With View of Cheltenham

Highlight • Forest

Take a seat and enjoy soaring, uninterrupted views over Cheltenham and the County of Gloucestershire.

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2.78 km

Wistley Hill Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Looking away from the pylons, a fantastic view over Charlton Kings, Cheltenham and beyond to the Malvern Hills. A good place for a stop if you fancy a break.

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3.54 km

View of Withington from Upcote Plantation Bridlepath

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A lovely stretch of singletrack that runs through Upcote plantation with fantastic views looking across the fields towards Withington. Try not to get too distracted by the views whilst cycling as the track gets bumpy and narrow in places.

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14.6 km

Square Coppice

Forest

17.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.03 km

4.29 km

2.54 km

1.65 km

392 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.08 km

4.68 km

4.31 km

2.08 km

197 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 30 August

21°C

13°C

69 %

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Dowdeswell Reservoir – Bench With View of Cheltenham loop from Lineover Wood

Dowdeswell Reservoir

Bench With View of Cheltenham

Wistley Hill Viewpoint

Chatcombe Woods

View of Withington from Upcote Plantation Bridlepath

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