Exhilarating walk up to the tower. Fortunately we opted to take the alternative route up a rather steep climb. In total we walked 9.7 miles as we took a wrong turn but were fortunate to meet a lovely couple who showed us the way. When we eventually arrived it was well worth the view but we were certainly not going to pay £12 each to walk up a tower that was covered in scaffolding. This is really overpriced for what you get if you compare the cost of admission into a stately National Trust house. The restaurant was busy and the coffee good not great but good enough. The loos were very busy and not exactly clean. However I do recommend the walk up to the tower.

We were staying in nearby (50 minute walk) West End, Broadway. The walk through the woods and fields up to the Tower was well worth the climb. We rewarded ourselves with coffee and cake and took in the terrific view. Lovely clean and modern cafe. A bonus was the herd of Red Deer adjacent to the cafe being fed by their keeper. We didn’t go into the Tower as we felt the price was far too high, one price for the grounds and an extra to climb the tower. A single lower price may have tempted us but to be honest we got so much from the walk and free views the tower was an unnecessary extra. 1000+ ft above sea level.

Walked from Chipping Campden to Broadway along the Cotswolds Way, which passes right by The Tower. Sadly drizzle & low mist tainted the view, but on a clear day you would have fabulous open views across The Cotswolds & Broadway. Lovely walk along varied terrain. At this time of year very muddy and slippery so walking boots are a must. There is parking and a cafe at the Tower, but we did not utilise these facilities as not directly on our route. There is a circular route around the grounds - again we passed by it - but I'm sure it would be worth doing if you have good mobility (slightly steep in places).