- On trail 5.9 mi 9.5 km
- Walking time 2–3 h
- Ascent 180 m 600 ft
- Descent 230 m 750 ft
- Difficulty Moderate
Dover's Hill, Broadway Tower, and the drop into the village.
Section 1: Chipping Campden to Broadway map
Cross-check: National Trails route description . Opened 22 October 2026. The distance at the top of this page is measured on the imported line. The route page's miles, and the climb it prints for the section, stay in the answers below.
The walk
The Cotswold Way leaves the market town and climbs onto the escarpment. Dover's Hill is the first view west, and the Olimpick games are held there on the first weekend in June. The fields then run to Broadway Tower. Broadway is the end of this section. On the longer plans it is not the night. Those stop at Stanton, after the next climb.
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Official start
Chipping Campden
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Dover's Hill
The first climb, and the view west. The Olimpick games are held here on the first weekend in June. After the hill the path settles into fields.
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Broadway Tower
The tower stands on the hill above the village. It is the picture on this section, and then the path drops.
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Not the night
Broadway
The section ends in the village. The longer plans sleep at Stanton, over the next hill. When those beds are full, Broadway is the taxi, not a reason to stop the walk here.
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End of section
Broadway
Section 1: Chipping Campden to Broadway overview
The ground
- Field paths
- Escarpment
- Dover's Hill
A climb onto the escarpment, then fields, then a drop into the village. The steep ground starts after Broadway, up to Shenberrow Camp. Cleeve Hill, later, is the highest point on the Way.
Stops
Refreshments
- Chipping Campden at the start. Broadway at the end
Toilets
- The route page does not name a public toilet on this section
Before you go
Opposite direction
Broadway to Chipping Campden
You leave Broadway and climb to Broadway Tower, then cross the fields to Dover's Hill. The finish is the drop off the hill into Chipping Campden.
Official finish
Chipping Campden
Chipping Campden to Broadway FAQ
How long is Chipping Campden to Broadway?
The route page lists 6 miles (9.6 km). The distance at the top of this page is measured between these ends. The same page prints 567 feet (173 m) of ascent and 790 feet (241 m) of descent for the section. The height on this page is from the imported line.
Should I stay in Broadway?
Not on the 7-day, the 8-day or the 9-day. Those sleep at Stanton. Book Stanton with Birdlip. When Stanton is full, the fallback is a taxi from Broadway and back out in the morning. The 4-day and the 5-day walk through both villages.
Can I download a GPX for Chipping Campden to Broadway?
Yes. Use the GPX button at the top of this page. It is this section's line, for Garmin, Komoot, or your phone. Open the planner if you want a file built around your overnight stops.
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