Gloucestershire Walks

Haresfield Beacon Circular Walk

Haresfield Beacon walk, Gloucestershire
Haresfield Beacon · Photo: Bill Boaden

Haresfield Beacon is on the Cotswold Escarpment in Gloucestershire. It’s a popular place for walkers to explore, with a mixed terrain of grassland, woodland, hills and outstanding views.

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Walk information

Haresfield Beacon Walk 1

Walk distance
3 miles
Time
1.5 hours
Route type
Circular

A beautiful walk across Haresfield Hill, passing a few points of interest such as Cromwells stone and Haresfield Beacon. There are a few small climbs to get up and down the hills but you will be rewarded with stunning scenery overlooking the plains. This walk is a shorter version of the second walk and cuts back along country lanes.

Walk information

Haresfield Beacon Walk 2

Walk distance
4¼ miles
Time
2 hours
Route type
Circular

This second walk is a longer version of the first walk and also includes a visit to Haresfiled Beacon and Cromwells Stone but it also takes you through the magical Standish wood.

As with the first walk, there are hills and climbs on this route and wonderful views across the Cotswold Countryside.

These Haresfield Beacon walks start at coordinates: 51.775902, -2.245139

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Expanded route map for Haresfield Beacon Walk 1, a 3 mile circular walk in Gloucestershire