Oct 02, 2018 ive also had a chance to look over the cicerone guidebook, walking the cotswold way. Cotswold way in 6 to days contours walking holidays. Cotswold way walking holidays through tangled woods and sprawling fields, walking the cotswold way cleaves a route through pastoral countryside and historic villages. Pricing for this selfguided walking tour on the cotswold way is based on the number of guests on your trip. The route is very well waymarked so finding your way is easy. The cotswold way national trail we offer a 7 to 11 night selfguided walking hiking holiday in the cotswolds, england. Walking in england the cotswold way from bath to old sodbury. The cotswold way is a long distance national trail of approximately 100 miles in length. Feb 05, 2014 follow the cotswold way national trail for 102 miles, using the cicerone guidebook by kev reynolds. Cotswold way walking holidays from mickledore 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 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 is a 102mile 163km national trail that runs from chipping campden to bath, following the. The cotswolds covers some 800 square miles of gorgeous english landscape and spreads into 5 counties gloucestershire, oxfordshire, warwickshire, wiltshire and worcestershire.
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. The cotswold way cw is a fabulous longdistance trail that is well worth attempting. The route passes through a varied, quintessentially english landscape with old woodlands, picturesque villages, wildflower meadows and famous ancient sites. Explore the many quintessentially english villages of the cotswolds and discover their unique characters and fascinating stories. The graded routes are 412 miles long, visiting hill forts, long barrows and stone circles, picturesque. Cotswold way book walk the national trail, cicerone press. I only wish that we had had the time to walk more of it, but the walk between chipping campden. Embark on a cotswolds walking tour, making your way through a timeless landscape of rolling hills, charming villages, and country gardens. If you look at their website you can get an idea of the length of the various stages. 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.
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. The cotswold way, selfguided walking tour in england. The handdrawn maps had lots of relevant detail, and a simple track. Cotswold walks cotswold walking holidays macs adventure.
We have done five uk long distance walks, including the cotswold way. The cotswold way begins in chipping campden, home of the annual olimpick games. 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. If you look at their website you can get an idea of the length of the various stages they offer. A cotswold way walk including maps, route files and. 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. To assist you in the planning of your walk and to accompany you along the. Cotswold walking tours advice rick steves travel forum. Explore the many quintessentially english villages. Walking the cotswold way welcome to our cotswold way hiking itineraries, information and details of each itinerary from 6 to 12 hiking days. Guidebook describing 30 circular walks in the cotswolds aonb of southern england.
Apr, 2016 guidebook describing 30 circular walks in the cotswolds aonb of southern england. A more detailed map of the way is supplied in booklet form, at a scale of 1. Along the way the cotswold way takes in many of the places we look after. About the route the cotswold way national trail is 102 miles. 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. The maps which are simply cut and paste from os maps are woefully.
The cotswolds is the largest area of outstanding natural beauty aonb in england and wales. This hiking trail takes you along the limestone ridge, the scarp of the cotswold edge. 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. 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. 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. 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. The walk provides long distance views from the cotswold escarpment as it journeys through picturesque. Pdf the cotswold way download full pdf book download. Mar 01, 2012 buy cotswold way national trail guide national trail guides by anthony burton isbn. Buy cotswold way national trail guide national trail guides by anthony burton isbn. 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 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. 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. This tour encompasses all 103 miles of the worldrenowned cotswold way national trail.
Step back in time in scenic southern england on an idyllic walk through the cotswolds to the roman city of bath. Covering 102 miles, the cotswold way runs between the market town of chipping campden and ends in the historic city of bath. It runs along the western escarpment, starting close to shakespeares stratford and finishing in bath. The exact time really depends on how hard you want to push yourself, as theres enough accommodation to provide flexibility. Walk the cotswold way, one of englands finest national trails, over six walking days. 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 national trail is very well waymarked so following the route is easy. Cotswold way national trail guide national trail guides. 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. Read facts about the trail and watch the trail video.
Between chipping campden and bath, the 102 mile route explores the cotswolds aonb. 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. Thankfully this version was equally as useful, and ill be using trailblazers guides for future long distance walks in the uk as well. Anyone who is reasonably fit can walk the cotswold way, although many walkers are surprised at the frequency of steep climbs. The cotswold way covers 100 miles from chipping campden to the city of bath. 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. Decide which cotswold walking holiday will suit you best. 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. The cotswold way is a national trail through quintessential england. 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.
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. Find out about the trail and use the interactive map to explore accommodation, services and attractions on the route. But it is always a good idea to take a guidebook or map. The similarly titled the cotswold way by trisha and bob hayne, however, was so useful that it seldom left our hands. 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. 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. Hiking in england cotswold way walking tours walk in.
This walking tour is a village to village walking tour following a circular oute of just over 55 miles88km. The start of the cotswold way is easy to find as it is right by the old market hall. Today is a good introduction to the trail as a whole as you walk through agricultural land and open hills. Do you want to walk the cotswold way, do our own cotswold finest route or have us organise your own cotwold walking holiday. The cotswold way has been twinned with a scenic coastal walk in south korea, to become one of the worlds first friendship trails. Walking the cotswold way takes about a week for most people. Whether your interests lie with nature, local history or the. Cotswold way national trail 9day walking tour in england. Choose and book a national trail break or be inspired by our suggested itineraries. The cotswold way is a little over a one hundred mile foot path extending between chipping campden and bath. We used a tour company to transfer our luggage between.
An average of 17 miles per day suits walkers looking for a more challenging itinerary. The cotswold walking company cotswold walking holiday. 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. Guidebook to walking the 102 mile cotswold way national trail, between chipping campden and bath. Britains cotswold way walk is one of the best loved walks in england. Walking holidays in england with great british walks. 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. Cotswold walks, walking tours and hiking vacations in the. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
The cotswold way became a national trail in may 2007, despite having been a muchloved walking route for more than 35 years. The exact time really depends on how hard you want to push yourself, as theres enough accommodation to provide. 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. About the route the cotswold way national trail is 102 miles of green rolling hills, picture postcard towns and villages. Starting at chipping campden, the route takes a roughly southwesterly direction, passing. Its the cotswold way, of course, a national trail that is 102 miles long. Each of the main settlements along the path is listed, with details of. You will walk through an eternally green landscape, punctuated by some of the most delightful villages in the country. Oct 22, 2019 walking the cotswold way takes about a week for most people. 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. A three centre inntoinn, selfguided walking tour in england on the cotswold way from bath to old sodbury in gloucestershire. The cotswold way was designated a local distance footpath in 1970 and a national trail in 1998. Following the western edge of the cotswold hills, the cotswold way route journeys through gently rolling, sheepgrazed pastures, stunning beech woodland, and dreamy.
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. Based in the west of the rolling cotswold hills, cotswold guided walks offer fun and informative private guided walking tours suitable for all abilities. May 18, 2015 the cotswold way is a national trail through quintessential england. 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. Hiking in england cotswold way walking tours walk in the. Having purchased this book in order to walk the way we were somewhat disappointed. Follow the cotswold way national trail for 102 miles, using the cicerone guidebook by kev reynolds. We will cover the entire route, from the bustling streets of bath to the medieval town of chipping campden. Guidebook to walking the cotswold way national trail. 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.
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. However, it is always a good idea to take a guidebook or map. 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. Youll find an area in touch with its heritage, on a holiday that gives a real sense of walking through medieval england.
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 stagebystage route description is accompanied by overview maps at a scale of 1. To order by fax, please use the number 01609 883822. 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 cotswold walking company offer a 7 walking day and 8 night cotswold walking holiday of the cotswold way. Just finished hiking the cotswold way with my family. Follow the cotswold escarpment through pleasant, rolling countryside, showcasing a variety of engaging terrain and unforgettable views. You will walk through an eternally green landscape, punctuated by.
Do you want to walk the cotswold way, do our own cotswold finest route or have us. Walking holidays in england cotswold way the cotswolds. If you have any questions then please get in touch using our make an enquiry tab above. The trail was fairly well marked but the maps were incredibly. Cotswold way cotswolds 2020 all you need to know before. Starting from chipping campden and finishing in the world heritagelisted city of bath, this trail proudly showcases. 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. Often called the walking capital of england, the cotswolds. In 2018 cotswold walks celebrated their 25th anniversary of organising walking vacations. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. On our cotswold way web site you will find an accommodation service.
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