Stage 7 from Leckhampton Hill to Birdlip - Crickley Hill viewpoints, Barrow Wake grassland, and woodland paths along the escarpment. Distance, terrain, diversions, and a quick sense of what the day looks like.
Stage 7Leckhampton Hill to Birdlip
This section follows quiet paths and tracks to Crickley Hill Country Park, a viewpoint area with extensive archaeology. Evidence of human activity on the hill dates back around 4,000 years, including the remains of an Iron Age hillfort. The route then crosses the open grassland of Barrow Wake before a final woodland stretch into Birdlip.
The stage passes through a sequence of woodland, farmland, open common, and escarpment scenery. Walkers should check current National Trail notices before setting out, as temporary diversions may be in place where major road works affect the line of the path near Birdlip and the A417.
Carry a map and offline route - see our Maps and navigation page for guidebooks and apps. For overnight stops near Leckhampton Hill, browse accommodation in Leckhampton Hill.
This stage appears in our 4-day plan (day 2), 7-day plan (day 3), 10-day plan (day 4) and 15-day plan (day 7). Compare all paces on the itineraries hub.
Sights on this stage include The Devil's Chimney, Crickley Hill and Leckhampton Hill.
Overnight stops nearby: Leckhampton Hill.
Places to stay after finishing this stage.
