Another leg of the Cotswold Way around Birdlip and Crickley Hill Park. Starting from Birdlip following the footpath to Shab Hill farm. Much colder than expected and an extra layer was soon necessary. Disappointing by Shab Hill Farm where the part of the file set aside for the footpath has become overgrown forcing users twice over a barbed wire fence. Past the Birdlip radio station, South Hill and the National Star College to join the Cotswold Way over Crickley Hill. This brings you out at the Air Balloon pub with a short walk alongside the very busy A436. Then to Barrow Wake and Birdlip Hill.
7.75 miles and 950 feet ascent.
The cricket field at Birdlip
Rape seed and May blossom
Birdlip Radio Station
Crickley Hill
Crickley Hill with Cooper's Hill and Robin's Wood in the far distance
Excellent views towards Gloucester
A 436
The woods on Birdlip Hill
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