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 is operating a limited takeaway service.

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

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Family walking dogs

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

We’ve opened more than 100 gardens and parks in England and Northern Ireland through advanced booking. From Monday 6 July, we’re gradually opening gardens and parklands in Wales. Tickets are released on Friday for the following week. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are open across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. All National Trust houses remain closed for now. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

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Crickley Hill

Things to see and do

There's plenty to discover at Crickley Hill this summer
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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The chalk hill blue butterfly is found on chalk and limestone downland

Summer delights 

Signs that summer has arrived can be seen all over Crickley Hill. From butterflies to snakes, there's always something new to spot.

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.

Hunting for bugs

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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Crickley Hill

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 the 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 woodland in summer

Ash dieback 

Ash dieback is a growing concern across the country and can now be found in woodlands in Gloucestershire. This fungal disease is changing our local habitats but we're working hard to lessen its effects.

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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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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