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Haresfield Beacon

No. 2765 of 6,557 in the Cotswolds, No. 13 for hikes, No. 58 for views. Nature, 4.7 km from Painswick.

Haresfield Beacon
Photo: Alan Ford, CC BY-SA 2.0

A hilltop peak rising to 217 metres on the edge of the Cotswolds.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-04).

Facts

Height
217 mOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-11-04
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.64 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Stonehouse Court HotelGrade II* listed, 8.2 km from Painswick, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
Cherry Tree GlampingStay, 2.9 km from PainswickCamping
Gables Farm Caravan and CampingStay, 8.0 km from Painswick, just outside the areaCamping
Fromebridge MillStay, 9.9 km from Painswick, just outside the areaCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Ale House4.8 km from Painswick, just outside the areaFood and pubs
The Old Fleece Inn7.0 km from PainswickFood and pubs
Starbucks4.8 km from Painswick, just outside the areaFood and pubs
The Lord John4.8 km from Painswick, just outside the areaFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
The Goods ShedGrade II* listed, 4.9 km from Painswick, just outside the areaArt and galleries
The Museum in the Park4.5 km from Painswick, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
Lansdown Hall & Gallery4.6 km from Painswick, just outside the areaArt and galleries
Stroud Bowl4.7 km from Painswick, just outside the areaRainy day

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