Walk to Broadway Tower
Walk to Broadway Tower
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KTP310
Reading, UK1,219 contributions
Jul 2020
We parked in Fish Hill Car Park by a lovely picnic area, which gives free parking for the day. Following one of the AA circular walks we walked down into Broadway, where we spent some time in this lovely, busy village, then began the climb up towards Broadway Tower, stopping at the very nice Morris & Brown cafe and shop near the top. It was quite a strenuous 6.5 mile walk, especially in hot weather, but took in some amazing scenery. From the Tower it was just a 15 minute walk along the ridge back to the car park - a great day!
Written July 30, 2020
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helenandpaul13
Worcester, UK1,684 contributions
May 2021
After leaving Chipping Campden with the little one we walked here this afternoon. It's about a three/four mile walk across the ridge above the village. You can walk there directly from Broadway, but you need strength as it's a 2km walk up a very steep hill.
There is a charge for entering the tower but at the top you can see all over the Severn Valley and on a clear day the views are spectacular. Interestingly, I think that just near the tower there's a small memorial somewhere in commemoration of a plane of airman who crashed here in the Second World War.
There is a charge for entering the tower but at the top you can see all over the Severn Valley and on a clear day the views are spectacular. Interestingly, I think that just near the tower there's a small memorial somewhere in commemoration of a plane of airman who crashed here in the Second World War.
Written May 29, 2021
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Alan B
105 contributions
Aug 2020
We booked in advance on line and for £8 we had parking by the cafe, and entry to the tower.Everything was well laid out especially with social distancing. We took the direct walk and passed red deer on route. Good views from the bottom of the tower but much better from the top. 73 stairs were fairly easy to negotiate as there are a couple of well laid out floors on the way up with good views and well informed information on the various uses of the tower in its past. Good shop at the foot of the tower and alongside the cafe. I do have problems with heights but no need to worry as it it well fenced with easy views from any part of the roof area. Recommend.
Written August 17, 2020
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krisrus1942
Dorchester, UK3 contributions
Sep 2021
Before you sit down in Broadway Tower Cafe ask if your chair is safe to use. When I visited on 9 September 2021 mine was not. My chair suddenly collapsed throwing me backwards onto the stone floor. After an accident report was completed there was no attempt to contact me. I subsequently wrote to and telephoned the cafe expressing my surprise that I had not received an apology or an enquiry about my well being.
In response I received a telephone call from Annette Gorton, Managing Director who was sorry for 'the embarrassment and inconvenience' from having the fall. This was followed by an email from Ms Gorton which stated that they had inspected the chair in question 'and it appears one of the joints gave way'. She denied that there had been a previous problem with their chairs although I have two witnesses who heard there had been.
She also said that she did not believe they were accountable for the incident and offered to give me the manufacturer's details for me to contact.
It is possible other chairs may have faulty joints so I advise caution before using them.
Note to Ms Gorton : suddenly lying on your back on a stone floor in front of a room full of people is not an inconvenience.
In response I received a telephone call from Annette Gorton, Managing Director who was sorry for 'the embarrassment and inconvenience' from having the fall. This was followed by an email from Ms Gorton which stated that they had inspected the chair in question 'and it appears one of the joints gave way'. She denied that there had been a previous problem with their chairs although I have two witnesses who heard there had been.
She also said that she did not believe they were accountable for the incident and offered to give me the manufacturer's details for me to contact.
It is possible other chairs may have faulty joints so I advise caution before using them.
Note to Ms Gorton : suddenly lying on your back on a stone floor in front of a room full of people is not an inconvenience.
Written October 6, 2021
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Funboyfred
Kent, UK13 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
I read a review where someone had not paid while they were there and they said they would have been disappointed if they had paid, well I think they were being mean, we paid to park and use their very well laid out walking paths plus the cafe which was lovely , very nice staff good food excellent coffee, the walk was beautiful and good underfoot, we didn’t go up the tower or into the Nuclear bunker because we didn’t have time but we paid a total of £5.50 each to wander on their land and park the car( it was for 4hours) and use the loo, obviously it’s dearer to go in the buildings but it wasn’t that extortionate, I would say it’s a good day out if you do the walk, go up the tower, into the bunker and have a drink ect. Not cheap but nowhere is and enough to do for a family. Very professional set up .
Written August 21, 2023
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SallyofSomerset
Somerset, UK834 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
This is a very long climb if you start a walk at the bottom of the hill. We incorporated this in a walk from a book which takes you through fields and along the Cotswolds Way to get to the top of the hill. I would say if you don't want the climb research an alternative walk. Our walk took us from the tower downhill and I am so glad we were going down not up.
But I do think the view is reward enough.
Sadly our visit coincided with work being done to the tower and it was covered in scaffolding so we couldn't see it very well but hopefully we will go back to the Cotswolds and visit again. Tower that's interesting and I hear the cafe is very nice too!
But I do think the view is reward enough.
Sadly our visit coincided with work being done to the tower and it was covered in scaffolding so we couldn't see it very well but hopefully we will go back to the Cotswolds and visit again. Tower that's interesting and I hear the cafe is very nice too!
Written October 23, 2021
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Clive T
Stratford-upon-Avon, UK362 contributions
Mar 2022
Spring has arrived early. Sunday morning in mid-March and I was too hot with a sweater and too cold without it. Views were great even if a bit hazy. Coffee shop very good - the British public are getting very continental and sitting outside in cool weather. Before lock-down this would never happen. Tea and cappuccino good. Dog enjoyed it as well
Written March 22, 2022
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Andriksen
Norway40 contributions
Aug 2023
A nice walk from Chipping Campden to Broadway Tower in an easy terrain. We went on a Sunday, and there were lots of people walking the trails, both locals and tourists.
Broadway tower is well worth a visit. You can buy tickets to go inside.
After Broadway Tower we walked to the town Broadway where we hoped to stop for some afternoon tea, but the place was so crowded so we headed back to Chipping Campden.
Broadway tower is well worth a visit. You can buy tickets to go inside.
After Broadway Tower we walked to the town Broadway where we hoped to stop for some afternoon tea, but the place was so crowded so we headed back to Chipping Campden.
Written August 18, 2023
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MJH1
Bedfordshire, UK6,853 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
Staying at Dormy House
Did a loop down to broadway, back up to broadway tower and then back via the foxhill estate to dormy house
The Cotswold way section is quite steep (not the peaks / lakes or dales steep) but enough to raise your pulse
Took a few snaps of the tower
Didn’t go in
Weather wasn’t the best so views limited on a sunny day would imagine it’s lovely
Did a loop down to broadway, back up to broadway tower and then back via the foxhill estate to dormy house
The Cotswold way section is quite steep (not the peaks / lakes or dales steep) but enough to raise your pulse
Took a few snaps of the tower
Didn’t go in
Weather wasn’t the best so views limited on a sunny day would imagine it’s lovely
Written September 21, 2024
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Tom B
Chesterfield, UK973 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
Beautiful tower in a grand setting. Heavy frost when we went and deer walking close by in the park. Good walk for the dog and the attendant held him while we went up the tower. Very friendly indeed.
Well that was 2 years ago and been again today so better finish the review off.
Lovely spot on a sunny day. The tower is now I believe privately owned. Parking was OK. The red deer are still there. There are now a couple a places to get food and drink and toilets with them. We did not repeat our trip up the tower this time. There is also a short 1.5km circular walk.
Well that was 2 years ago and been again today so better finish the review off.
Lovely spot on a sunny day. The tower is now I believe privately owned. Parking was OK. The red deer are still there. There are now a couple a places to get food and drink and toilets with them. We did not repeat our trip up the tower this time. There is also a short 1.5km circular walk.
Written October 22, 2020
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We were thinking of walking from Chipping Campden to Stanton and then catching the bus to Winchcombe. What is the best way to see what the current bus schedule is?
Written July 31, 2018
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Written July 31, 2018
Looking for Walks that are circular ( hopefully) & about 2-4 miles in total... Doesn't have to be exact. Looking to stay in bourton on the water, stow on the wall, chipping campden, or??? If you have suggestions, I'm willing to listen!!!
Written December 1, 2015
I don't recall this being a circular walk. We were on the Cotswold Way walking from Chipping Campden toward Bath. Beautiful country and nice walk.
Written December 3, 2015
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