Cleeve Common

19/08/2026

⚠️ Gate damaged at the Golf Club

Apologies to anyone using the gate by the Golf Club, which has been damaged. We're working to get it repaired as soon as possible.

If you're unable to cross the cattle grid on foot, please use the footway through the Golf Club garden as an alternative route.

Thank you for your patience while we get this fixed.

Update: A temporary fix has now been made to the gate, so the wooden gate is usable again. Thanks for your patience while we work on a more permanent repair.

11/08/2026

08/08/2026

Cattle will be in West Down from tomorrow for a few days for collar and welfare checks 👍🏽🐮

Sheep remain free-ranging all over doing lots of shade bathing in the hot weather so not always easy to spot.

04/08/2026

We had such a fantastic morning with The Friendship Cafe families. This group always have such enthusiasm for everything we do together. Can't wait for the next one!

And anyone thinking "I quite fancy a bit if stream dipping" We have a few tickets left on our Family Fun Friday Stream Dipping and Mini-Raft Racing Event THIS Friday - https://fb.me/e/5R47qIA7G

Or, if you are someone who faces barriers to accessing nature, and are part of a group who might be interested in a bespoke session on Cleeve Common, please drop us a DM.

04/08/2026

We had a great introductory meeting today with Cotswolds National Landscape and National Trust South West to discuss their new joint project along with Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust called Common Connections. We look forward to finding out more and getting involved as the project develops!

31/07/2026

A date for the diary!

Between the 2nd and 7th August GlosArch are will be back at the site of the Cleeve Hill Grandstand. This is the third season of excavation at the grandstand of Cheltenham’s first racecourse on Cleeve Common. This year they will be exploring the north side of the building and the interior. The image shows the location,, close the the Radio Masts car park near the highest point of the Cotswolds.

The team are always happy to chat to passers by about what they are doing and anything they have found, so please pop by and say hi.

30/07/2026

Last week we had a lovely Family Fun Friday getting creative with collages, kites, communal art and clay.

Next Friday we'll be at the wash pool stream dipping and making mini rafts to race. There are still spaces on that one so please book if you'd like to join us. 😄

29/07/2026

Cleeve Common is incredibly dry at the moment, so please take note. Thank you

🔥 One small spark can start a wildfire.

With dry conditions across Gloucestershire, it's important that we all take extra care when enjoying the outdoors.

Here's how you can help prevent wildfires:
✅ Fully extinguish ci******es and never throw them from car windows
✅ Avoid lighting open fires in the countryside
✅ Take glass bottles home with you
✅ Only use barbecues in designated safe areas and never leave them unattended

Let's protect our countryside, wildlife and communities this summer 🌿

28/07/2026

What a fab day! Thanks to everyone who joined us, it was so wonderful to meet you all

22/07/2026

We have a new member of the Cleeve Common Trust Team we would like to introduce you to! Our new Participation Officer.

Hi, I'm Roseann, although most people know me as Zanny. You'll usually find me out on a hill somewhere or swimming in open water! I'm passionate about encouraging more people to spend time outdoors and discover the amazing places we have right here in Gloucestershire. If you're part of a community group, school or organisation and would like to experience Cleeve Common together, please do get in touch via a direct message or email [email protected]