Cotswolds


 
 
Cotswolds

The Cotswolds are a range of hills in central England, sometimes called the "heart of England", a hilly area reaching over 300 m or 1000 feet. The area has been designated as the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Their highest point is Cleeve Hill at 330m/1083ft.

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The Cotswolds lie within the current ceremonial counties of Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire. The county of Gloucestershire forms the largest area of the Cotswolds.

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England: :For an explanation of often confusing terms like England, (Great) Britain and United Kingdom see British Isles (terminology)....

Cleeve Hill: Cleeve Hill is the highest point in the Cotswolds and the county of Gloucestershire. It commands a good view to the west being on the edge of the chalk escarpment and is crossed by the Cotswold Way....

Ceremonial counties: REDIRECT Ceremonial counties of England...


Cotswolds related Images and Photos (experimental)

Coaley Peak  Dursley  Cotswolds  England
Coaley Peak Dursley Cotswolds England
4 Wheel Drive Tractor Pulling a Disc Harrow  Cotswolds  England
4 Wheel Drive Tractor Pulling a Disc Harrow Cotswolds England

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Introduction
Description
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Transport
Note on counties
See also
External links
 


 

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