Broadway Tower Dog Walk: Fish Hill, the Cotswold Way, and a 60-Mile View
Broadway Tower, Worcestershire
Broadway Tower stands at 312 metres on the Cotswold escarpment, and on a good day the views reach sixty miles in three directions. The circular from Fish Hill takes in the open plateau, the tower itself, and the Cotswold Way heading north, with the Worcestershire plain dropping away to one side and the Vale of Evesham stretching out to the other. The approach from the free Fish Hill Picnic Area car park (WR12 7LD) is the better option for dogs - it gives a longer off-lead stretch on the open Cotswold Way before picking up the tower as a destination rather than a starting point. Two dog-friendly cafes on the Broadway Tower estate provide a useful rest stop, with outdoor seating and water for dogs.
Partial off-lead: dogs must be on lead throughout the 50-acre Broadway Tower estate due to a resident red deer herd. This covers the central section around the tower itself. The Cotswold Way sections and open grassland away from the estate boundary are off-lead on public rights of way. Note that Broadway Tower is privately owned, not National Trust.
Frequently asked questions
Can I let my dog off the lead at Broadway Tower?
Partially. Dogs must be kept on lead throughout the Broadway Tower estate due to a resident red deer herd. This applies to the 50-acre private estate around the tower itself. The Cotswold Way sections and open grassland away from the estate boundary are on public rights of way where dogs can be off lead. Starting from the Fish Hill Picnic Area car park (WR12 7LD) gives the longest off-lead stretch before you reach the estate.
Where should I park for the Broadway Tower dog walk?
The Fish Hill Picnic Area car park (WR12 7LD) is the better starting point for dogs and is free. It gives a longer off-lead section on the Cotswold Way before reaching the Broadway Tower estate. The Broadway Tower estate car park (WR12 7LB) costs £3 and is closer to the tower but gives less off-lead walking time before the estate’s on-lead zone begins. Both are on the escarpment at roughly the same elevation.
Are there dog-friendly cafes at Broadway Tower?
Yes. The Broadway Tower estate has two dog-friendly cafes with outdoor seating and water for dogs. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables. Both cafes are on the estate, so dogs must be on leads when visiting. The estate is open year-round, though opening hours vary seasonally - check ahead in winter. The cafes are a useful mid-route rest stop roughly in the middle of the circular.
Is Broadway Tower a National Trust property?
No. Broadway Tower is privately owned and operated, not a National Trust property. The estate charges a separate entry fee to access the tower itself, though the walk described here uses public rights of way around the estate perimeter and the Cotswold Way, which do not require payment. The Cotswold Way is a National Trail and is always free to access.
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