Hill Climb to Leckhampton

This is one of my favourite rides if I want a shortish but challenging ride, with opportunities to extend or cut if necessary.
The views from the top of the hill are stunning, although we'll have to weave our way through the early morning dog walkers, and the new path across the top is really good.
The road takes us up the cycle path alongside the A435 (Cirencester Road) before cutting across the hill, and then on to Cowley via Ullenwood.
From Cowley, we'll head across the A435 to add an extra loop (just for fun), before joining the main road again at Severn Springs and enjoying the lush mile long 10% downhill back into Charlton Kings