Broadway Tower and the Cotswold Way
Broadway, Worcestershire
Broadway Tower is a folly perched at 312 metres on the Cotswold escarpment, the second highest point on the Cotswold Hills. The tower was built in 1798 and on clear days you can see 16 counties from the top. The surrounding country park and Cotswold Way provide excellent walking.
The Route
Start from the Broadway village green and climb Fish Hill via the Cotswold Way. The ascent is steady through woodland and emerges onto the open escarpment with increasingly dramatic views west across the Vale of Evesham. Broadway Tower is reached after about 1.5 miles. Continue along the escarpment on the Cotswold Way before looping back to Broadway via the fields and lanes.
Dog-Friendly Details
Dogs are welcome in the Broadway Tower Country Park on leads. The Cotswold Way sections allow off-lead walking where there is no livestock. The terrain is a mix of grassland, woodland and farm tracks. Water from streams in the valley. Broadway village has excellent dog-friendly pubs.
Practical Information
Pay-and-display in Broadway village. Separate car park at Broadway Tower Country Park (fee includes tower entry). The Crown and Trumpet and The Swan are dog-friendly pubs. Morris dancers often perform on the village green in summer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can dogs go inside Broadway Tower?
Dogs on leads are welcome in the country park grounds. Small dogs may be allowed in the tower on quiet days, but it is best to check on arrival. The views from outside are magnificent.
Is Broadway Tower worth visiting?
Absolutely. Even without entering the tower, the views from the escarpment are among the finest in the Cotswolds. The country park is well-maintained and the walk from Broadway is a classic.
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