Cotswold Little Explorers

Toddler and preschooler walking route in the Cotswolds.

DISTANCE: 1.6 k

PARKING: Start your walk at the National Trust Dover’s Hill Car Park (GL55 6UW).

HIGHLIGHTS: Immediately see a large field area before you with stunning views of Cotswold countryside as a backdrop. There are some steep slopes but no big drop-offs, perfectly manageable with regular level toddler supervision! There is plenty of open space for your toddlers to explore freely and safely.

ACCESSIBILITY: Level access through pedestrian gate on hard track from the car park to the view point.

DOGS: Yes

EAT/ DRINK: Remember to bring your own snacks and drinks. There is no café.

FACILITIES: There are no public toilets ( the nearest facilities are in Chipping Camden)

STEP BY STEP:

Turn Right from the car park and walk along the wide grassy track enjoying the sweeping countryside views.

You will pass the Nation trust Dover’s Hill trig point.

When you come to stone wall and a line of trees at the end of the field, follow the grassy track as it bend to the left sand follow it down in to a small wooded area which has lots of dens and sticks, perfect for some den making fun among the trees.

Ignore the gate to your right which takes you on the Cotswold Way National Trail and instead go down the steps just beyond. After these steps turn left and follow the grassy trail along the edge of the woodland across a grazing pasture.

At the end of the pasture, you will see the start of another woodland. Do not enter the woodland, but follow the path as it bends round to the left and follow it up the small hill.

You will find yourself back on the top of Dover’s Hill with the car park where you started in sight. There is a topography map here detailing the surrounding hills and landmarks.

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