Cotswold Way — Sections 1–4: Chipping Campden to Cleeve Hill
~4 days · 25.5 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Cotswold Way — Sections 1–4: Chipping Campden to Cleeve Hill is known for
Sections 1–4 of Cotswold Way is an official 37.9 km point-to-point section from Chipping Campden trail node (OSM node 27231062) to Cleeve Hill trail node (OSM node 471194575).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 860 ft to 3,294 ft over 25.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 12.1 mi · 48%
- Downhill 9.8 mi · 38%
- Flat 3.6 mi · 14%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Cotswold Way — Sections 1–4: Chipping Campden to Cleeve Hill?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Cotswold Way — Sections 1–4: Chipping Campden to Cleeve Hill scores 16/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Cotswold Way — Sections 1–4: Chipping Campden to Cleeve Hill take?
Most backpackers hike the Cotswold Way — Sections 1–4: Chipping Campden to Cleeve Hill in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 25.5 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Cotswold Way — Sections 1–4: Chipping Campden to Cleeve Hill?
The Cotswold Way — Sections 1–4: Chipping Campden to Cleeve Hill climbs roughly 3,684 ft total — about 144 ft per mile, topping out near 1,020 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.