On our cotswold way web site you will find an accommodation service. Feb 05, 2014 follow the cotswold way national trail for 102 miles, using the cicerone guidebook by kev reynolds. This tour encompasses all 103 miles of the worldrenowned cotswold way national trail. A three centre inntoinn, selfguided walking tour in england on the cotswold way from bath to old sodbury in gloucestershire.
Hiking in england cotswold way walking tours walk in the. A cotswold way walk including maps, route files and. It runs along the western escarpment, starting close to shakespeares stratford and finishing in bath. The best time to travel to the cotswolds for this tour is during the warmer months from may to september, but the trip is available yearround. The cotswold walking company offer a 7 walking day and 8 night cotswold walking holiday of the cotswold way. I only wish that we had had the time to walk more of it, but the walk between chipping campden. The walk provides long distance views from the cotswold escarpment as it journeys through picturesque.
Walking the cotswold way takes about a week for most people. Halfway down the beer we agree that we are at least going to try our first stage a warmup of 6 miles talking us from chipping campden to broadway. Cotswold way cotswolds 2020 all you need to know before. We used a tour company to transfer our luggage between. Starting from chipping campden and finishing in the world heritagelisted city of bath, this trail proudly showcases. The cotswold way is a 102mile 163km national trail that runs from chipping campden to bath, following the. Each of the main settlements along the path is listed, with details of.
A polished guide to the cotswold way national trail, with detailed maps, gps waypoints and masses of practical information including a section on minimum impact walking. Guidebook to walking the cotswold way national trail between chipping campden and bath, across the cotswolds aonb which includes both a guide to the route and a separate mapping booklet. Thankfully this version was equally as useful, and ill be using trailblazers guides for future long distance walks in the uk as well. It takes most walkers 7 to 10 days to complete but others take advantage of the sights along the way and take a little longer. The cotswold way explores the quintessential english landscapes and villages of the cotswolds. To assist you in the planning of your walk and to accompany you along the. Cotswold walks cotswold walking holidays macs adventure. The cotswold way is a long distance walk that runs for 102 miles 163km from the medieval market town of chipping campden in the north cotswolds, to the historic city of bath. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The cotswold way national trail we offer a 7 to 11 night selfguided walkinghiking holiday in the cotswolds, england. Guidebook to walking the cotswold way national trail.
My wife and i both in our 50s hiked the cw in 7 days in july 2019, completing about 15 miles 24 kms a day carrying our. Walk the cotswold way, one of englands finest national trails, over six walking days. But it is always a good idea to take a guidebook or map. Guidebook describing 30 circular walks in the cotswolds aonb of southern england. Walking in the cotswolds provides a wealth of choices with gentle strolls, hilly hikes and a variety of circular walks including many level, stilefree walks for wheelchairs and easy access. Whether your interests lie with nature, local history or the. Embark on a cotswolds walking tour, making your way through a timeless landscape of rolling hills, charming villages, and country gardens. The route passes through a varied, quintessentially english landscape with old woodlands, picturesque villages, wildflower meadows and famous ancient sites. Today is a good introduction to the trail as a whole as you walk through agricultural land and open hills. Having purchased this book in order to walk the way we were somewhat disappointed. You will walk through an eternally green landscape, punctuated by. About the route the cotswold way national trail is 102 miles of green rolling hills, picture postcard towns and villages. Walking the cotswold way welcome to our cotswold way hiking itineraries, information and details of each itinerary from 6 to 12 hiking days.
It follows the cotswold escarpment, with dramatic and farreaching views across the severn vale towards the welsh hills, plunging down to visit honeycoloured villages, old market towns and the elegant and historic city. Pdf the cotswold way download full pdf book download. The initiative will see the 102mile cotswold way walk twinned to the jeju olle trail, a new and beautiful long distance walking route around the coast of jeju island in south korea. Starting in the regency town of cheltenham, you walk into the heart of the romantic cotswolds. Whether you are doing a 2 day walking short break or an 12 day hike along the cotswold way, we aim to show you. The graded routes are 412 miles long, visiting hill forts, long barrows and stone circles, picturesque.
The maps which are simply cut and paste from os maps are woefully. Mr pitt is sporting an injury, after running the bath half marathon a few weeks ago and so our long planned walking holiday along the cotswold way is in jeopardy before weve even started. Starting from chipping campden and finishing in the world heritagelisted city of bath, this trail proudly showcases the finest scenery, history, architecture and culture the cotswolds area of outstanding natural beauty has to offer. Described in both directions over stages, the cotswold way can be walked year round and is suitable for beginner trekkers. Anyone who is reasonably fit can walk the cotswold way although many walkers are surprised at the frequency of steep climbs. While i didnt use it on the trail, i would choose it over the national trails guidebook, but the trailblazer book still seemed more practical and useful for planning and walking your trip. The cotswolds covers some 800 square miles of gorgeous english landscape and spreads into 5 counties gloucestershire, oxfordshire, warwickshire, wiltshire and worcestershire. The cotswold way is a little over a one hundred mile foot path extending between chipping campden and bath. We will cover the entire route, from the bustling streets of bath to the medieval town of chipping campden.
The graded routes are 412 miles long, visiting hill forts, long barrows and stone circles, picturesque villages and parts of the cotswold way national trail as circular walks. The cotswold way has been twinned with a scenic coastal walk in south korea, to become one of the worlds first friendship trails. May 01, 2014 mr pitt is sporting an injury, after running the bath half marathon a few weeks ago and so our long planned walking holiday along the cotswold way is in jeopardy before weve even started. The cotswold way became a national trail in may 2007, despite having been a muchloved walking route for more than 35 years. The cotswold walking company cotswold walking holiday. The national trail is very well waymarked so following the route is easy. Cotswold walking tours advice rick steves travel forum. We have outlined below the itinerary and exactly what is included in the price of your cotswold way holiday, as well as further information below.
To assist you in the planning of your walk and to accompany you along the way, we offer several specially selected guidebooks that you can comfortably carry in a rucksack pocket or walking jacket. Cotswold way national trail 9day walking tour in england. Based in the west of the rolling cotswold hills, cotswold guided walks offer fun and informative private guided walking tours suitable for all abilities. An average of 17 miles per day suits walkers looking for a more challenging itinerary. Walking in england the cotswold way from bath to old sodbury. Decide which cotswold walking holiday will suit you best. Cotswold way national trail guide national trail guides. Choose and book a national trail break or be inspired by our suggested itineraries. Often called the walking capital of england, the cotswolds. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Walking holidays in england with great british walks. Cotswold way in 6 to days contours walking holidays. The stagebystage route description is accompanied by overview maps at a scale of 1. This walking tour is a village to village walking tour following a circular oute of just over 55 miles88km. Find out about the trail and use the interactive map to explore accommodation, services and attractions on the route. The cotswold way covers 100 miles from chipping campden to the city of bath. Britains cotswold way walk is one of the best loved walks in england. Along the way the cotswold way takes in many of the places we look after. The cotswold way was designated a local distance footpath in 1970 and a national trail in 1998. The cotswold way national trail is a scenic, undulating route through quiet cotswold countryside following the ridge through the cotswolds area of outstanding natural beauty aonb via the villages. Do you want to walk the cotswold way, do our own cotswold finest route or have us organise your own cotwold walking holiday. May 18, 2015 the cotswold way is a national trail through quintessential england. Read facts about the trail and watch the trail video.
Oct 02, 2018 ive also had a chance to look over the cicerone guidebook, walking the cotswold way. Walking the cotswold way welcome to our cotswold way walking itineraries, below you will find details of each itinerary from 6 through to 12 hiking days. If you have any questions then please get in touch using our make an enquiry tab above. Between chipping campden and bath, the 102 mile route explores the cotswolds aonb. Covering 102 miles, the cotswold way runs between the market town of chipping campden and ends in the historic city of bath. The way begins in bath, passes villages and towns of hawkesbury, wootenunderedge, dursley, randwick, painswick, cheltenham, winchcombe and stanton before arriving at the old sheep town of chipping campden. Starting at chipping campden, the route takes a roughly southwesterly direction, passing. Follow the cotswold escarpment through pleasant, rolling countryside, showcasing a variety of engaging terrain and unforgettable views.
Following the western edge of the cotswold hills, the cotswold way route journeys through gently rolling, sheepgrazed pastures, stunning beech woodland, and dreamy. Just finished hiking the cotswold way with my family. Trail guide book by anthony burton and start in chipping campden. The cotswolds is the largest area of outstanding natural beauty aonb in england and wales. Cotswold way walking holidays through tangled woods and sprawling fields, walking the cotswold way cleaves a route through pastoral countryside and historic villages. Hiking in england cotswold way walking tours walk in. You will walk through an eternally green landscape, punctuated by some of the most delightful villages in the country. The images above are a pretty good advertisement for setting off on one of britains most celebrated walking routes but read on for even more reasons to do it. The trail was fairly well marked but the maps were incredibly.
Cotswold way walking holidays from mickledore travel. Youll find an area in touch with its heritage, on a holiday that gives a real sense of walking through medieval england. The similarly titled the cotswold way by trisha and bob hayne, however, was so useful that it seldom left our hands. Apr, 2016 guidebook describing 30 circular walks in the cotswolds aonb of southern england. The cotswold way begins in chipping campden, home of the annual olimpick games. Cotswold walks, walking tours and hiking vacations in the. Follow the cotswold way national trail for 102 miles, using the cicerone guidebook by kev reynolds. However, it is always a good idea to take a guidebook or map. Macs adventure has been running self guided walking holidays in the cotswolds since 2007 we kicked off with the cotswold way, knowing that it is a great national trail, however, after spending some time. Youll be wowed by the beauty of the english countryside really even people who generally associate the countryside with manure and things that make you itch risk being won over by the cotswold way.
Pricing for this selfguided walking tour on the cotswold way is based on the number of guests on your trip. The cotswold way is a long distance national trail in south central england that offers beautiful and relatively easy walking, with many panoramic views from the cotswold escarpment. The handdrawn maps had lots of relevant detail, and a simple track. We have done five uk long distance walks, including the cotswold way.
The cotswold way national trail we offer a 7 to 11 night selfguided walking hiking holiday in the cotswolds, england. Explore the many quintessentially english villages. If you look at their website you can get an idea of the length of the various stages they offer. Starting in the regency town of cheltenham, you walk into the heart of the romantic cotswolds travelling through undulating hills and picturesque villages. For example, their longest cotswold way walk is 11 days walking with an average of 9 miles per day. I only wish that we had had the time to walk more of it, but the walk between chipping campden and the broadway tower was a great introduction.
A more detailed map of the way is supplied in booklet form, at a scale of 1. Buy cotswold way national trail guide national trail guides by anthony burton isbn. About the route the cotswold way national trail is 102 miles. Macs adventure has been running self guided walking holidays in the cotswolds since 2007 we kicked off with the cotswold way, knowing that it is a great national trail, however, after spending some time in the cotswolds, we realised how much more there was to see than on this one route.
Its the cotswold way, of course, a national trail that is 102 miles long. Mar 01, 2012 buy cotswold way national trail guide national trail guides by anthony burton isbn. The exact time really depends on how hard you want to push yourself, as theres enough accommodation to provide flexibility. Do you want to walk the cotswold way, do our own cotswold finest route or have us. Soak in the long views and panoramas as you walk along field paths, woodland trails and old droveroads and take in picturesque honey coloured villages and. If you look at their website you can get an idea of the length of the various stages. My wife and i both in our 50s hiked the cw in 7 days in july 2019, completing about 15 miles 24 kms a day carrying our day packs. In 2018 cotswold walks celebrated their 25th anniversary of organising walking vacations. Anyone who is reasonably fit can walk the cotswold way, although many walkers are surprised at the frequency of steep climbs.
This hiking trail takes you along the limestone ridge, the scarp of the cotswold edge. The cotswold way is a national trail through quintessential england. Guidebook to walking the 102 mile cotswold way national trail, between chipping campden and bath. Step back in time in scenic southern england on an idyllic walk through the cotswolds to the roman city of bath. The exact time really depends on how hard you want to push yourself, as theres enough accommodation to provide. The cotswold way, selfguided walking tour in england. Mar 14, 2016 guidebook to walking the cotswold way national trail between chipping campden and bath, across the cotswolds aonb which includes both a guide to the route and a separate mapping booklet.
The cotswold way cw is a fabulous longdistance trail that is well worth attempting. Oct 22, 2019 walking the cotswold way takes about a week for most people. The 102 mile 163km route is described in both directions over stages, of between 6 and 10 miles, depending on the existence of overnight accommodation. The walk provides long distance views from the cotswold escarpment as it journeys through picturesque towns and villages, over open top hills, along escarpment ridges and through ancient woodland as well as passing a number of well known ancient sites. Walking in the cotswolds book walks take in the cotswold way. I looked around for books, maps, guides and all over the internet whilst planning my walk and camp of the way and this book was invaluable. Whether your interests lie with nature, local history or the joy of exploring a new area, we hope to offer everyone an enjoyable and memorable experience. To order by fax, please use the number 01609 883822. The cotswold way is a long distance national trail of approximately 100 miles in length. The route is very well waymarked so finding your way is easy. The start of the cotswold way is easy to find as it is right by the old market hall. Walking holidays in england cotswold way the cotswolds. Explore the many quintessentially english villages of the cotswolds and discover their unique characters and fascinating stories. Cotswold way book walk the national trail, cicerone press.