Looking for a lovely place to have a run around and walk from? Take a look at Dover’s Hill in the Cotswolds. We didn’t get too far due to the storm but great view!
When we were away on our Cotswold holiday, we ventured off to Dover’s Hill. Dover’s Hill is near Chipping Campden and about 5-minute drive from our holiday barn at Norton Grounds.
We had already had a lovely morning out at Hidcote National Trust, searching out Easter Eggs and enjoying a bit of sunshine. Once back to the barn we were watching the dark clouds getting closer and closer, so we thought we best get out as quick as possible to make the most of it.
As Dover’s Hill is 230m above sea level we were hoping it wasn’t going to rain……….
It poured down with rain! The rain stopped just in time for this photo but you can see how happy the kids were to be getting rained on!
As it was the start of Storm Kate, we were stuck in some pretty huge showers passing by and very windy!! However, then we would then get blazing sunshine come out.
When the sun did come out, we were greeted by a beautiful rainbow which was amazing to see so high up on the Dover’s Hill. The kids could see the ‘bottom’ of the rainbow and wondered if there was treasure…..’oh how we can wish’
The children loved having a space to run around, go up and down the hill and get blown along by the wind!!
We enjoyed taking in the view and looking down on everything. Dover’s Hill would make a lovely picnic place in the warmer weather.
Tips For Dover’s Hill National Trust
- Car park is open from dawn until dusk
- Dogs must be on leads due to grazing livestock
Pictures Taken April 2016
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What a gorgeous rainbow – glad the rain stopped for a bit so you could explore. Lovely photos.
What a gorgeous rainbow shot! It looks like a beautiful place to visit 🙂 xx
Oh my what an amazing rainbow you captured there and always a treat to see right to the end of it! Looks like a lovely place to enjoy the views and to run freely, what a day that must have been with the National Trust hunt too. You really did pack everything into your Easter away. Thank you for sharing a lovely spot with me on #CountryKids.
I haven’t been to Dover before, but that view is stunning! Love how you captured a rainbow too 🙂
Great photos and what a stunning view!! #WhatevertheWeather
The rainbow looks delightful, great photography! Looks like a fabulous place to go for an afternoon walk with the family 🙂
Such a beautiful rainbow! I find that I am the only one that cares when it is raining, the boys just put their hoods up and carry on!
It looks like such a beautiful place to explore. Shane it rained though x
Gorgeous place. Love the way you caught the rainbow.
Wow what a gorgeous day out despite the rain. Your capture of the rainbow is so perfect and it must have been so much fun running down the hill in the wind. x
We were in Dublin for the gale at Easter, it made for a lot of indoor activities as we didn’t have the courage to venture out like you did.
Such beautiful views you got as a reward for your efforts!
Gorgeous photos! Love the rainbows coming out and the last photo of the kids on the gate is beautiful. The heavy rain can be annoying, but it’s always nice when the sun pops out again, we had similar weather today. It will definitely be a place to visit for a picnic later in the year. This so much for linking up to #Whatevertheweather 🙂 x