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COOPERS HILL, GLOUCESTER

54 ha

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome54 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Paid

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Cotswold Way

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 63 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Gloucestershire WayWalking route161 km
Named routeLength 161 kmRegional walking route
Cotswold WayWalking route164 km
Named routeRef CWLength 164 kmNational walking route
Wysis WayWalking route88.5 km

Long distance footpath forming a link between the Thames and the Wye

Named routeRef WYSLength 88.5 kmRegional walking route
Cheltenham Circular FootpathWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Geology TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Red Routepublic footpath · 44 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 44 mPath type: bridleway
Witcombe Roman Villapublic footpath · 709 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 709 mSurface pavedPath type: service
Witcombe Roman Villapublic footpath · 220 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 220 mSurface pavedPath type: service
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6Local cycle route
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

About this nature reserve

Coopers Hill, Gloucester is a 54-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Tewkesbury, South West, England. The site features a mix of woodlands and grasslands, providing suitable habitats for numerous species of butterflies, birds, and small mammals.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Cotswold Way on Cooper's Hill

The Cotswold Way on Cooper's Hill

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