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Gloucestershire & the Cotswolds

May Hill

Wild and open landmark crowned with a distinctive row of pine trees

Near Huntley, Gloucestershire

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Pony grazing on May Hill, Gloucestershire

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By road
May Hill is signposted off the A40 Gloucester-Ross-on-Wye road, 1 mile west of Huntley and 3 miles from J3 of the M50
Parking: Very small car park - maximum five cars
On foot
May Hill is crossed by a number of public footpaths. The Gloucestershire Way (100 mile long-distance route from Chepstow to Tewkesbury) and Wysis Way (55 mile route from Monmouth to Kemble) both run across May Hill's summit
By train
Gloucester train station 10 miles. For further information about travelling to this site by public transport please visit the Cotswold AONB 'Explore the Cotswolds' website
By bus
For information about travelling to this site by public transport please visit the Cotswold AONB 'Explore the Cotswolds' website
By bicycle
Quiet, local roads lead to May Hill from the surrounding villages and towns. There are no specific cycle routes

A small dog on a lead on the grass

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Visiting May Hill with your dog

May Hill is a one pawprint rated place. Discover views of the surrounding countryside and long walks for dogs and owners, no matter what the season. Find out more to help you enjoy your visit.

A young child and her mother bending down to look at flowers in the Sunken Garden in May at Castle Ward, County Down, Northern Ireland

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