Broadway Tower Circular Walk
Worcestershire
This 5.6 km circuit approaches Broadway Tower from the quieter side, climbing gently through rolling Cotswold pasture and enclosed meadows where beech hedgerows frame the views ahead. The Gothic folly, built in 1799 as a beacon and perched on the ridge above the village, comes into view repeatedly as you approach, drawing you forward across the landscape. The 275 m of climbing is steady and the terrain consistently gentle, rolling rather than steep, with country lanes and field paths making up most of the route. The walk feels substantial without being exhausting, and the views back toward the Vale of Evesham broaden with every step gained, stretching to the Forest of Dean on clear days.
This is a dog friendly walk with excellent off-lead potential across the open pasture sections where the ground is clear and visibility good. Sheep graze the enclosed fields near the tower, so leads must be kept close when livestock are present. The rolling terrain provides good exercise without demanding technical ability, and the open hilltop gives dogs the kind of space and airflow they thrive on. Broadway village is reliably welcoming to dogs, with several pubs and establishments that cater well to four-legged visitors, and the tower cafe can be dog-friendly depending on the season. Weekday visits are significantly quieter than summer weekends. A walk that combines gentle Cotswold countryside with a genuine destination and rewarding views.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 5.6 km (3.5 miles)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Duration
- 2 hr
- Walk Type
- Peak, Historic
- Route Type
- Circular
- Off Lead Potential
- High
- Livestock Risk
- Moderate
- Facilities
- Broadway Tower Café; Morris & Brown Café; Tower Barn for drinks and sandwiches; customer toilets on site
- Parking
- Broadway Tower Estate car park (WR12 7LB); £6/day or £3/4hrs; alternative free parking at Fish Hill (10-minute walk)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Broadway Tower Circular Walk dog friendly?
Broadway Tower Circular Walk is rated 8 out of 10 for dog friendliness, making it one of the better options in the Cotswolds for a day out with your dog. The walk itself covers rolling pasture and open hilltop terrain that dogs tend to love, and Broadway village has several pubs and cafés that welcome four-legged visitors. The tower café can also be dog-friendly depending on the season, so it's worth checking ahead.
Can dogs be off lead at Broadway Tower Circular Walk?
There's excellent off-lead potential across the open pasture sections of this walk, where the ground is clear and visibility is good , the kind of wide, airy space dogs really thrive in. That said, sheep graze in the enclosed fields near the tower, so you'll need to keep your dog on a lead whenever livestock are present. As long as you're mindful of those sections, this walk offers a genuinely rewarding amount of off-lead freedom.
What should I know before visiting Broadway Tower Circular Walk with my dog?
The most important thing to be aware of is that sheep graze near the tower, so a lead is essential for those sections , keep it close and be ready. The 5.6 km circuit involves around 275 m of climbing, but the terrain is consistently gentle and rolling rather than steep, so it's manageable for most dogs. Weekday visits are significantly quieter than summer weekends, which is worth bearing in mind if your dog finds crowds stressful. Parking is available at the Broadway Tower Estate car park (WR12 7LB) for £6 a day, or there's free parking at Fish Hill about a ten-minute walk away.
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