Self-Guided North Trail in the Cotswolds

Broadway Tower

Built in 1799 by the Earl of Coventry, Broadway Tower stands on the second highest hill in the Cotswolds and offers excellent panoramic views.

Hailes Abbey

Founded in 1246, the Cistercian Abbey was a popular pilgrimage site in medieval times, and today attracts visitors who come to admire the ruins and arches.

Sudeley Castle

Once home to Katherine Parr, Sudeley Castle was destroyed by Cromwell’s troops and lay ruined until it was bought in 1837 by John and William Dent who began the restoration of the castle. The award-winning gardens cover 14 acres and the castle is home to a number of interesting exhibitions.

Belas Knap Long Barrow

Belas Knap is an excellent example of a long barrow, a stone burial tomb, built around 3000 BC, to house multiple bodies.

The Devil’s Chimney

This unusual rock pillar stands above a disused quarry. The pillar is thought to have been formed by erosion, and there is an unofficial record of 13 people standing on top of the chimney at once.

Prinknash Abbey and Bird Park

The Abbey at Prinknash is home to 17 monks and the site covers over 300 acres. The site includes a pottery, and Prinknash Bird and Deer Park.