29 Dec Cotswold Warden Guided Walk

Wardens’ Wood to Belas Knap and the Breakheart Plantation

Tuesday, 9th January
10:00am
Duration: 3 hours
Distance: 5.5 miles
OS Grid Ref: SP 010 236
Starting Point: Wardens’ Wood car park

A steady walk up to the Stone Age Tomb of Belas Knap. Followed by a descent through fields and woodland and along a country lane until we meet the climb back to the top of the Common where we can all get our breath back before ambling back to the car park.
From Wardens’ Wood car park to Belas Knap where we clamber over the only two stiles on the walk. We then follow the Cotswold Way down to the Breakheart Plantation where we will meet the only steep climb, which we will take very steadily. We emerge onto Cleeve Common and journey back down to the car park. Weather permitting there will be great views across to Sudeley, over the Winchcombe valley and across Cleeve Common.

Leaders: Lynne Kelly, Steven Pascoe and Brad Blake
This walk is organised by Cotswold Voluntary Wardens, the voluntary arm of the Cotswolds Conservation Board. These walks offer an interesting and often entertaining way of exploring our wonderful Cotswold countryside and landscape. All walks by the Voluntary Wardens are FREE OF CHARGE however donations are welcome and help us to take care of the countryside.
PLEASE ALWAYS REMEMBER to wear appropriate footwear because some walks may be steep and muddy in places. Dogs are not allowed on walks, except guide dogs and hearing dogs. It is advisable to check the website or call the Cotswolds Conservation Board (07841 663607) beforehand for details of any changes, particularly during bad weather.