Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Below Birdlip, Witcombe Reservoir can be seen from Witcombe Wood
There are numerous paths and trackways in the beech woods as you
curve round the 'combe' of Witcombe, but confusion is avoided by gener-
ous, yet not overly intrusive, waymarking. On occasion the correct route
deserts a broad track for what seems a minor path, so remain alert for
signs. If the onward route is not obvious at any stage, simply look for a
guiding CW arrow. At one point you pass the stone pillars of a gateway to
Witcombe Park Estate.
As with many other woodland stretches on the long walk from Chipping Campden to
Bath, this one is especially attractive in springtime, with vast carpets of bluebells, wood
anemones and ramsons.
Some of the route follows a bridleway and, as is
common along such tracks, this can be rather muddy when churned by
horses' hooves. Fallow deer roam these woodlands and lone walkers step-
ping lightly may be rewarded by a sighting. Often, as the route leads along
the woodland edge, fine views are given out across the reservoir to a curve
of folding hills and meadows, while in the coombe to the right, near Coop-
er's Hill Farm, is the site of
Witcombe Roman Villa
.
