Cotswolds Romantic Road: Northern Driving Loop
Follow a road-led version of the northern Cotswolds Romantic Road, climbing Cleeve Hill before looping through the northern Cotswolds. The circuit uses through-roads between the familiar places; village centres and attractions are optional independent visits.
Driving roads near Cheltenham. Nearby visits are optional. · 49 miles · 98 minutes estimated driving · Circular
Photo: @ Michael Dibb / Geograph
Highlights along the way
Cleeve Hill
The northern Romantic Road climbs from Cheltenham into the higher Cotswold country.
Cotswold villages
The road links familiar Cotswold places; entering village centres and attractions remains optional.
Before you set off
This adapts the established touring itinerary to remove sightseeing spurs. Allow for busy villages, narrow sections and seasonal traffic. Check current road closures, vehicle suitability and weather before travel. Driving time excludes stops and live traffic. The route follows through-roads; all visits off the line are independent optional detours.