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Swift's Hill

Climb this local landmark for wonderful views of the Slad Valley and look out for a wealth of wildlife. The limestone grassland here supports over 130 species of wildflowers including 13 species…

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Swift

Swifts spend most of their lives flying – even sleeping, eating and drinking – only ever landing to nest. They like to nest in older buildings in small holes in roof spaces.

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How to build a swift box

Swifts like to leave their nests by dropping into the air from the entrance. This is why they often choose to set up camp in the eaves of buildings. If you have a wall that's at least five…

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Crickley Hill - About

Crickley Hill, which is jointly managed by Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust and the National Trust, is rich in wildlife and archaeology. Perched high above the city of Gloucester and the Severn Plain, the views are tremendous.
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Crickley Hill

Crickley Hill’s views, abundance of wildlife and historic importance make it the perfect spot to spend a few hours or enjoy a full day of exploration, featuring accessible trails and a café.

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Robinswood Hill

Robinswood hill provides a fantastic countryside experience on the doorstep. As well as traditional meadows it is also home to woodland, traditional orchards ponds stuffed with wildlife.
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Coopers Hill

Famous for its steep slope, Cooper’s Hill is also an internationally renowned ancient beech woodland with areas of open scrub and grassland.

Please note that from mid-September tree…

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Geology Walk at Crickley Hill

Join Steve Peacock, author of “Geology for Walkers”, for an evening’s stroll around the Hill, exploring its geology.