Natural landmarks · South West England
Devil's Chimney (Gloucestershire)
In or near Cowley.
The Devil's Chimney is a rock formation on Leckhampton Hill, south of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. It is a largely man-made pillar outcrop, formed when an incline to a quarry was cut behind i
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa · 3.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Devil's Chimney in Gloucestershire, the nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, located 3.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is GL53 9QH. Entry is free, and accessibility details are not provided.
About
The Devil's Chimney is a rock formation on Leckhampton Hill, south of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. It is a largely man-made pillar outcrop, formed when an incline to a quarry was cut behind it, isolating the pillar from the main hillside. It is named for its peculiar shape, that of a crooked and twisted chimney rising from the ground. The Devil's Chimney is a local landmark, but its origins are uncertain. In 1926 it survived an earthquake, but not without a few cracks. In 1985 it was repaired and protected from further erosion.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Leckhampton Hill and Charlton Kings Common SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: THE CHELTENHAM ESCARPMENT
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Devil's Chimney is a rock formation on Leckhampton Hill, south of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. It is a largely man-made pillar outcrop, formed when an incline to a quarry was cut behind it, isolating the pillar from the main hillside. It is named for its peculiar shape, that of a crooked and twisted chimney rising from the ground. The Devil's Chimney is a local landmark, but its origins are uncertain. In 1926 it survived an earthquake, but not without a few cracks. In 1985 it was repaired and protected from further erosion.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.8642, -2.0791
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Tewkesbury
- Parish
- Shurdington
- Postcode
- GL53 9QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa — 3.9 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Devil's Chimney (Gloucestershire) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Devil's Chimney (Gloucestershire)?
- Devil's Chimney (Gloucestershire) is in Gloucestershire, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode GL53 9QH), in the parish of Shurdington.
- What is Devil's Chimney (Gloucestershire)?
- The Devil's Chimney is a rock formation on Leckhampton Hill, south of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. It is a largely man-made pillar outcrop, formed when an incline to a quarry was cut behind i
- How do I get to Devil's Chimney (Gloucestershire)?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 3.9 km away. The nearest town is Cowley. Drivers can use postcode GL53 9QH.
- Is Devil's Chimney (Gloucestershire) a protected site?
- Yes — Devil's Chimney (Gloucestershire) is part of the Leckhampton Hill and Charlton Kings Common SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the THE CHELTENHAM ESCARPMENT National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Devil's Chimney (Gloucestershire)?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL53 9QH.