Crickley Hill

Important notice -

The car park (not NT) is open from 9am until 9pm. There are limited places, so if the car park is full please come back another time. All visitors are required to pay for their stay. The café (not NT) is operating a limited takeaway service.

Distinctive landmark rich in wildlife and archaeology with a tremendous panorama, jointly owned with Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust

More about this place

Family walking in the woodland at Castle Ward, County Down

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

More than 100 gardens and parks and hundreds of coast and countryside places are open in England and Northern Ireland. Following the latest government guidance, all houses in England and Northern Ireland are closed. We're reopening our places in Wales from Monday 9 November for visitors who live in Wales in line with Welsh government guidelines following the firebreak lockdown. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at weekends and school holidays. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel. Find out how to book and what to expect from your visit.

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Crickley Hill

Things to see and do

Visitors in the woods
Crickley Hill   Gloucestershire

Visiting Crickley Hill: what you need to know

To help keep everyone safe there are some changes to our usual offer. Read on to find everything you need to know and what to expect from your visit.

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It's always fun to play in the autumn leaves

Autumn's highlights 

Find out what you can see on Crickley Hill during the autumn.

Walking the dog is a common past-time

Visiting with your dog 

We welcome dogs at Crickley Hill and there are acres for you to explore with your canine companion.

Follow the finger posts to avoid getting lost

Walking the Cotswold Way 

Covering over 100 miles, the Cotswold Way journeys through picturesque villages, breath-taking countryside and past famous ancient sites.

Children having fun

50 things to do before you're 11¾ in the Cotswolds 

We've put together some of the best places to visit in the Cotswolds where you can tick off some of the fun things to do from the '50 things to do before you're 11¾' list.

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History

Uncovering hidden secrets

More than just a view 

From brutal battles to an Iron Age Fort, there's more to Crickley Hill than you might think.

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Our work

Space for nature

Great tits can often be spotted in woods looking for food

Working in partnership 

We've joined forces with Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust to encourage more wildlife onto Crickley Hill.

Conservation grazing is a good way to encourage wildflowers

Grazing for wildlife 

Find out how our herd of Belties is helping to improve the grasslands and encourage wildlife.

Beech trees look great during the summer

Protecting the trees 

We're working hard to protect the trees on Crickley Hill. They're home to lots of important plants and animals.

A healthy tree

Ash dieback 

Ash dieback is a growing concern across the country and can now be found in woodlands in Gloucestershire. It's a disease that's having a devastating impact on the landscape.

Crickley Hill views across a dry stone wall

Crickley Hill and the A417 road improvement scheme 

Changes to the A417 'Missing Link' - which passes between Crickley Hill and Barrow Wake - present an opportunity to benefit habitats and wildlife, as well as visitors wishing to explore the landscape.

Conservation grazing encourages wildflowers to grow

Help the Herd 

Maintaining the important limestone grasslands along the Cotswold escarpment is all in a day's work for the herd of Belted Galloway cattle. With your support we can keep them happy and healthy so that they can continue their great conservation work.

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Join or give

Sunflowers at Rhosili and South Gower Coast, Wales

We need your support 

Our natural world and places of historic beauty are at serious risk. Give today and together, we can help nature recover, bring people closer to it, and ensure our shared history continues to inspire us all. Thank you for your continued support.

Visitors in the garden at a National Trust place

Experience more with National Trust membership 

As we gradually and safely open more of the places we care for, there’ll be more opportunities to explore gardens and parklands near you. If you’re a member, you can access all these places free, together with most National Trust car parks. It’s so important for everyone to have fresh air, birdsong, big skies and open spaces to enjoy. Your membership will go towards looking after all of this for generations to come.

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Get involved

Volunteering is a great way to enjoy the great outdoors

Volunteering in the Cotswolds 

Find out about volunteering opportunities in the Cotswolds. Our roles are very varied and we're always looking for new people to join the team.

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