Why People Run Down This Hill... | Cotswold Way Vlog: Cooper’s Hill & Beyond

Join me for a 9.4-mile hike on one of the most diverse sections of the Cotswold Way, traveling from the Edgemoor Inn to the stunning viewpoint at Barrow Wake. We explore ancient hillforts, the famous Cooper’s Hill cheese rolling site, and the mystery of the Birdlip Mirror. This stretch of the Cotswolds is packed with history and breathtaking views across the Severn Vale. Starting in the village of Edge, we visit the "Queen of the Cotswolds" (Painswick) and its 99 yew trees. We also take a look at the massive A417 Missing Link construction project and finish where a Celtic Princess was discovered with the legendary Birdlip Mirror. Timestamps 0:00 Intro: Starting at the Edgemoor Inn 1:26 Painswick: The 99 Yew Trees & Legend 4:16 Painswick Beacon (Iron Age Hillfort) 5:27 Cooper's Hill: The World's Most Dangerous Hill? 6:20 Spotting the Great Witcombe Roman Villa 6:34 Back in the woods 9:15 The A417 "Missing Link" Project: Changing the Landscape 9:44 Barrow Wake & The Mystery of the Birdlip Mirror 10:33 The Route Start: Edgemoor Inn, Edge Points of Interest: St Mary’s Church Painswick, Kimsbury Camp, Cooper’s Hill, Buckholt Wood, Birdlip Viewpoint. Distance: 9.4 Miles / 15 km Terrain: Woodland, limestone grassland, and steep escarpment climbs. If you enjoyed this Cotswold Way vlog, please Subscribe for more UK hiking guides and historical walks! Have you ever visited the Cooper's Hill cheese rolling? Let me know in the comments! 🧀 #CotswoldWay #HikingUK #Gloucestershire #Cotswolds #WalkingVlog #BirdlipMirror #CoopersHill #VisitBritain === GEAR I USE ON THE FELLS === Full kit guide (UK + US links): https://www.outandaboutadventures.co.... Osprey Talon 22 Daypack UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DSCP61P... US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSCP61P8?... Altra Lone Peak 7 Trail Shoes UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BK2H6NH... US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BK2H6NH2?... DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D1YH4B2... US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1YH4B2R?... Montane Terra Pants UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BW6MCN8... US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW6MCN87?... Silva Explore Compass UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000KMFR6... US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KMFR6A?... Out and About Adventures Tee - Design 1 UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GS6TB1Y... US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GS6TB1Y9?... Out and About Adventures Tee - Design 2 UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H22B6BL... US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H22B6BL5?... 🛒 ALL MY GEAR PICKS https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/outanda... 🧢 NATURE-INSPIRED HIKING DESIGNS UK → https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GS6TB1Y... US → https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GS2G31KJ?... As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. === END GEAR ===