Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Cotswold Way – a truly beautiful National Trail stretching just over 100 miles. It begins in the charming market town of Chipping Campden, meanders south through the heart of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and finishes in the historic City of Bath.
Join me on this series every Sunday as I set out to walk and film every single step of this stunning trail, sharing the entire journey with you from start to finish.
Part 6: Dowdeswell to Leckhampton Hill – 3.04 miles (4.89 km)
Starting from Dowdeswell, we’ll wander through the enchanting Lineover Wood, a semi-natural broadleaved woodland filled with ancient large-leaved lime trees and majestic heritage beeches. The trail then takes us on a steady climb to Wistley Plantation before leading over open farmland and descending toward Seven Springs, a site some believe to be the true source of the River Thames.
From here, the path climbs once more onto Charlton Kings Common, where we’ll be treated to breathtaking views over Cheltenham and the Severn Vale. Finally, we’ll follow the escarpment to Leckhampton Hill, home to the striking rock formation known as the Devil’s Chimney.
This section offers 902 feet (275 metres) of ascent and 344 feet (105 metres) of descent, blending woodland serenity with panoramic vistas.
Starting point of this section on what3words: ///excuse.windy.limp
This link is a Google map route of this walk, and of all of my completed video walks, drives and my forever growing 'To do' walking list.
google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=1Dxlo3YploaUGmdgXjt2dFO8VQ-J98M4n&ll=51.86176180896619%2C-2.032591279725904&z=15
About Dave's Walks
Hi there, I‘m Dave! I've lived in the English Countryside all my life, and I love it! I enjoy walking, and couldn’t help but notice just how beautiful the UK can be away from the cities. I found myself inspired and decided to get some camera equipment and make some walking videos so I can share my walks of the beautiful countryside with everyone!
I mainly focus on small towns, villages, picturesque landscapes, rolling hills and mountains, forests and canals, all along the coastlines in England, Scotland, Wales, and who knows maybe one day further afar!
Connect with me?
۞ Instagram: instagram.com/daves_walks
۞ Facebook: facebook.com/DavesWalks
Want to Support the channel?
۞ buymeacoffee.com/Daveswalks
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۞ Direct to PayPal: paypal.me/DavesWalks?country.x=GB&locale.x=en_GB
A Massive thank you to all 114 channel supporters that have bought me coffee!
I would like to also give a big welcome to my 10 most recent Channel Members:
Tomten Jenny
Kathylh
Bette Mittleman
CosmicDuck Video
md a
Christopher Rodgers
Marcus
Aso
Erdem Şen
The Grinch
It really does help me so much! Not just coffee but also things like petrol, car maintenance, overnight stays in places, parking tickets, admission and entry fees to places I wouldn’t normally go to, it really does go a long way helping me make content for everyone!
Equipment:
DJI Osomo Pocket 2 Combo Pack amzn.to/3wpLHMc
Freewell Polarising ND Filters amzn.to/3N0xQ4C
DJI Action Cam amzn.to/36yBTUY
DJI Action Cam Spare Battery amzn.to/3uxMMz1
Extreme Pro 128GB memory Card amzn.to/3IqYBMi
Camera Suction Mount amzn.to/3IsgdqT
Rode Micro Microphone amzn.to/3L21HIg
Tripod amzn.to/3ugFsay
Power Bank amzn.to/3wECH63
These Amazon Links are affiliated; I get a small commission if you simply use the links to go to the Amazon website. Even if you buy something else unrelated to the links, it gives me a small commission because you used the link. Brilliant eh?
I use Davinci Resolve Studio 19 to do some really basic editing. Mainly making sure the sky isn't over exposed. It's from Camera straight to YouTube. No cuts, no fancy business, no talking, just walking.
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The Cotswold Way – a truly beautiful National Trail stretching just over 100 miles. It begins in the charming market town of Chipping Campden, meanders south through the heart of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and finishes in the historic City of Bath.
Join me on this series every Sunday as I set out to walk and film every single step of this stunning trail, sharing the entire journey with you from start to finish.
Part 6: Dowdeswell to Leckhampton Hill – 3.04 miles (4.89 km)
Starting from Dowdeswell, we’ll wander through the enchanting Lineover Wood, a semi-natural broadleaved woodland filled with ancient large-leaved lime trees and majestic heritage beeches. The trail then takes us on a steady climb to Wistley Plantation before leading over open farmland and descending toward Seven Springs, a site some believe to be the true source of the River Thames.
From here, the path climbs once more onto Charlton Kings Common, where we’ll be treated to breathtaking views over Cheltenham and the Severn Vale. Finally, we’ll follow the escarpment to Leckhampton Hill, home to the striking rock formation known as the Devil’s Chimney.
This section offers 902 feet (275 metres) of ascent and 344 feet (105 metres) of descent, blending woodland serenity with panoramic vistas.
Starting point of this section on what3words: ///excuse.windy.limp
This link is a Google map route of this walk, and of all of my completed video walks, drives and my forever growing 'To do' walking list.
google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=1Dxlo3YploaUGmdgXjt2dFO8VQ-J98M4n&ll=51.86176180896619%2C-2.032591279725904&z=15
About Dave's Walks
Hi there, I‘m Dave! I've lived in the English Countryside all my life, and I love it! I enjoy walking, and couldn’t help but notice just how beautiful the UK can be away from the cities. I found myself inspired and decided to get some camera equipment and make some walking videos so I can share my walks of the beautiful countryside with everyone!
I mainly focus on small towns, villages, picturesque landscapes, rolling hills and mountains, forests and canals, all along the coastlines in England, Scotland, Wales, and who knows maybe one day further afar!
Connect with me?
۞ Instagram: instagram.com/daves_walks
۞ Facebook: facebook.com/DavesWalks
Want to Support the channel?
۞ buymeacoffee.com/Daveswalks
۞ Become a Dave’s Walks Member (Early access to all uploads ad free) youtube.com/channel/UCX6CKT9IKip2nKB26HgVjwQ/join
۞ Direct to PayPal: paypal.me/DavesWalks?country.x=GB&locale.x=en_GB
A Massive thank you to all 114 channel supporters that have bought me coffee!
I would like to also give a big welcome to my 10 most recent Channel Members:
Tomten Jenny
Kathylh
Bette Mittleman
CosmicDuck Video
md a
Christopher Rodgers
Marcus
Aso
Erdem Şen
The Grinch
It really does help me so much! Not just coffee but also things like petrol, car maintenance, overnight stays in places, parking tickets, admission and entry fees to places I wouldn’t normally go to, it really does go a long way helping me make content for everyone!
Equipment:
DJI Osomo Pocket 2 Combo Pack amzn.to/3wpLHMc
Freewell Polarising ND Filters amzn.to/3N0xQ4C
DJI Action Cam amzn.to/36yBTUY
DJI Action Cam Spare Battery amzn.to/3uxMMz1
Extreme Pro 128GB memory Card amzn.to/3IqYBMi
Camera Suction Mount amzn.to/3IsgdqT
Rode Micro Microphone amzn.to/3L21HIg
Tripod amzn.to/3ugFsay
Power Bank amzn.to/3wECH63
These Amazon Links are affiliated; I get a small commission if you simply use the links to go to the Amazon website. Even if you buy something else unrelated to the links, it gives me a small commission because you used the link. Brilliant eh?
I use Davinci Resolve Studio 19 to do some really basic editing. Mainly making sure the sky isn't over exposed. It's from Camera straight to YouTube. No cuts, no fancy business, no talking, just walking.
#walking #walk #countryside #england #englishcountryside #slowtv #notalking #justwalking #countrywalking #cotswolds #cotswoldway #dowdeswell #leckhampton
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