Cotswold Way — Sections 5–8: Cleeve Hill to Painswick
~4 days · 21.4 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Cotswold Way — Sections 5–8: Cleeve Hill to Painswick is known for
Sections 5–8 of Cotswold Way is an official 39.4 km point-to-point section from Cleeve Hill trail node (OSM node 471194575) to Painswick trail node (OSM node 1270276094).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 1,152 ft to 3,284 ft over 21.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 8.0 mi · 38%
- Downhill 11.9 mi · 56%
- Flat 1.3 mi · 6%
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 5–8: Cleeve Hill to Painswick?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Cotswold Way — Sections 5–8: Cleeve Hill to Painswick scores 14/100, 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 5–8: Cleeve Hill to Painswick take?
Most backpackers hike the Cotswold Way — Sections 5–8: Cleeve Hill to Painswick in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 21.4 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Cotswold Way — Sections 5–8: Cleeve Hill to Painswick?
The Cotswold Way — Sections 5–8: Cleeve Hill to Painswick climbs roughly 2,871 ft total — about 134 ft per mile, topping out near 1,001 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.