Leckhampton Hill accessible routes

This path network is a mix of hard, rolled-stone path and loose-stone tracks, as well as a short stretch of unmown grass through the iron age fort. The route should be accessible by any reasonably sturdy mobility scooter. There is a larger circular route via Hartley lane, however this is a well-used single track road with no pavement, and users use all routes at their own risk. Gradients on the paths are no steeper than 12 per cent and there are no significant cross gradients. There are gates along the way, however these will have accessible handles.

Distance

• Long route: 5.7 km/3.5 miles
• Short route: 2.6km/1.6 miles

Routes

Other routes are possible, these are just our suggestions.

Download the route map which shows both the long and short route. The routes are also described below.

Short route (2.6km/1.6 miles)

Exit Brownstones carpark (1), and turn right (northwest) along the track to the farm buildings. Follow this track for 650 metres, through a gate and to a fork in the path (6). Turn left and continue along the path for 270 metres to the gap in the earthworks (5). Continue through and onto the grass, towards the edge of the iron age fort (4). At (4), turn right and follow the scarp edge out to the topograph, then make your way back to the gap in the earthworks (5). Pick up the tarmac path here, and continue on for 400 metres to a sharp right hand bend (7), staying left at the fork (6). At the bend (7), bear right and follow the path for 720 metres back to Brownstones carpark (1).

Long route (5.7 km/3.5 miles)

Exit Brownstones carpark (1) and take a right (2) onto Hartley lane. Follow the lane for 500 metres keeping to the highway code, then turn right onto the Cotswold way (this is around 12 percent incline) (3). Follow the footpath for 1200 metres and turn right onto the iron age fort (4). Follow the scarp edge to your left out to the topograph, then make your way to the gap in the earthworks (5). Pick up the tarmac path here, and continue on for 400 metres, staying left at the fork (6), to point (7). Continue through the gate to your left and follow the path round to the right and through another gate onto the Cotswold way (8). Follow the new path for 1750 metres along the escarpment then down through the woods, passing through a gate. At (9) go through the gate and turn right along the track, and follow it out to Hartley lane (this is the single track road). (10). Turn right onto Hartley lane, and follow it for 1700 metres back to the carpark, keeping to the highway code (2). Turn right, into the carpark (1).

Refreshments

You'll find refreshments nearby at:

• Star Bistro (Monday to Friday): Ullenwood, GL53 9QU
• Wildlife Trust cafe at Crickley hill country park, GL4 8JY. Here you'll find accessible toilets. Please note there is a charge for using the car park

Thanks to our partners

The paths were made possible by the Cotswold voluntary wardens, the Cheltenham Borough Council senior ranger, Friends of Leckhamton Hill and Charlton Kings Common (FOLK), Cotswold National Landscape (CNL) and the Disabled Ramblers.