National Trust - Dover's Hill, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire. Free entry

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Accessibility

"Level access through pedestrian gate on hard track from car park to view point

Turning north from the view point the going is level, mildly undulating grass, giving expansive views over the Vale of Evesham

Below this top area the ground becomes steeper and more undulating

Full access statement is below, but please note that some parts of this property may be closed on your visit"

https://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/documents/access-guide/1431730057924-dovers-hill.pdf

Brief description

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dover%27s_Hill

"A natural amphitheatre on a spur of the Cotswolds, with views over the Vale of Evesham. Dover's Hill was the site of the original English Olympic Games, which began here 400 years ago in 1612. The tradition continues with the annual Cotswold Olimpicks - a fun-packed day for all ages.

Of course, there's much more to this historical amphitheatre than just fun and games. This mixture of grassland and woodland includes the site of a Roman vineyard and is also home to a variety of birds, insects and wild flowers. The grassy hillside is a great place to spot butterflies and wild flowers in the summer months "

Address

National Trust - Dover's Hill - Car Park

Unnamed Road

Weston Subedge

Chipping Campden GL55 6UW

Email

Cotswolds@nationaltrust.org.uk

Phone

01451 844257

Website

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dovers-hill

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dover%27s_Hill

Directions

"By road: 1 mile (1.6km) north-west of Chipping Campden on the B4035 between Evesham and Shipston-on-Stour

Parking: Small car park (National Trust)

On foot: Cotswold Way begins about 1 mile (1.6km) away in Chipping Campden"

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Dawn to dusk

Transport

"By train: Moreton in the Marsh, 5 miles (8km).

By bus:  Johnsons Coaches 21/22, Statford Upon Avon to Moreton In Marsh via Chipping Campden."

Amenities

National Trust - Dover's Hill - Car Park, Unnamed Road, Weston Subedge, Chipping Campden GL55 6UW; OS SP136395, Coordinates 52.0537220000, -1.8030760000 "Our car park is open from dawn until dusk.

Dogs must be on leads due to grazing livestock (Dogs are welcome, however there are no dog waste bins provided. Visitors are asked to take dog waste home with them. As the site is grazed by sheep please keep dogs on a short lead.)

There is good mobile reception across the site

Information board

The grassy hillside is a great place to spot butterflies and wild flowers in the summer months

Travel Information

For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info

Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)