May Hill

Important notice -

Our car park is open. We have limited spaces, so if the car park is full please come back another time.

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

More about this place

Adults and two children taking an autumn walk amongst the trees

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. Many historic houses are open in England. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at weekends and school holidays. In line with Welsh Government legislation, all places in Wales will close from 24 October to 9 November. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel. Read this article to find out how to book and what to expect from your visit.

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Things to see and do

Walking

Woods are the perfect place to take your dog for a walk

Walking your dog in the Cotswolds 

From shady woodlands to open fields, we look after some incredible landscapes that you and your well behaved pooch can explore.

Trig point at the top of the hill

May Hill countryside walk 

Experience an exhilarating walk over this prominent landmark starting on May Hill Common and returning via the woodlands on the Huntley Estate.

It can be bleak on the summit

May Hill views 

An invigorating walk that will clear the lungs, with spectacular views from May Hill, one of the area's best known landmarks.

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Our work

Landscape photo of Belted Galloway herd with ranger in landrover

Conservation grazing 

The cattle grazing on May Hill are managed by the ranger team at the Ebworth Centre near Stroud.

Autumn's a good time to start clearing the scrub

Managing the scrub 

Scrub is a complex and important habitat but if left, it can quickly take over. More fragile habitats can be damaged so it's important we manage it.

There's always plenty to eat in the summer

Girls in May 

Places like May Hill are islands of peace and quiet not just for people but for wildlife too. Our volunteers help us to keep this place very special.

Conservation grazing is a good way to encourage wildflowers
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Making a difference

Bluebell, Burdock, Bramble, Vetch and their buddies are working hard to make a big difference to the wildflowers on May Hill. Their munching is starting to paying off.

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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

Volunteers get involved in all sorts of tasks

Volunteering opportunities in the Cotswolds 

There's plenty to do in the Cotswolds. Find out how you can be part of looking after special places that we care for.

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