Where is Leckhampton Hill?

Leckhampton Hill is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL53 9QN), in the parish of Coberley.

How do I get to Leckhampton Hill?

The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL53 9QN.

Is Leckhampton Hill a protected site?

Yes — Leckhampton Hill is part of the Leckhampton Hill and Charlton Kings Common SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).

Is Leckhampton Hill free to visit?

Yes, Leckhampton Hill is free to enter.

How do I get to Leckhampton Hill?

The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL53 9QN.

Forests & woodlands · South West England

Leckhampton Hill

In or near Cowley.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Leckhampton Hill is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Leckhampton Hill, forests & woodlands in Gloucestershire — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Cheltenham Spa · 4.4 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Leckhampton Hill is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.8631°, -2.0665°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Leckhampton Hill and Charlton Kings Common are open spaces located on the edge of the Cotswold escarpment, offering a variety of activities for visitors such as walking, running, and mountain biking. The area is rich in history and wildlife, featuring an Iron Age Hillfort and diverse flora, including wild orchids.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Leckhampton Hill and Charlton Kings Common SSSI
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Leckhampton Hill and Charlton Kings Common (grid reference SO952187) is a 63.8-hectare (158-acre) biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Gloucestershire, notified in 1954. There are five units of assessment. The site is listed in the 'Cotswold District' Local Plan 2001-2011 (on line) as a Key Wildlife Site (KWS).

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates: 51.8631, -2.0665
County: Gloucestershire
District: Cotswold
Parish: Coberley
Postcode: GL53 9QN
Parliamentary constituency: North Cotswolds
Phone: 07733 014743
Nearest railway station: Cheltenham Spa — 4.4 km
Official site: www.leckhamptonhill.org.uk

Sources

osm: w261252236 (ODbL)
wikipedia: Leckhampton Hill and Charlton Kings Common (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Cliff at Leckhampton Hill - geograph.org.uk - 1191524.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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↗ greenekinginns.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Leckhampton Hill?: Leckhampton Hill is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL53 9QN), in the parish of Coberley.
What is Leckhampton Hill?: Leckhampton Hill is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Leckhampton Hill?: The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL53 9QN.
Is Leckhampton Hill a protected site?: Yes — Leckhampton Hill is part of the Leckhampton Hill and Charlton Kings Common SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
Is Leckhampton Hill free to visit?: Yes, Leckhampton Hill is free to enter.
How do I get to Leckhampton Hill?: The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL53 9QN.

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