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The Cotswold Way

Prices start from £425* per person

for 7 nights B&B based on 2 people

sharing an en-suite room


 DURATION: 7-11 NIGHTS / 6 - 10 DAYS

DISTANCE: 102 MILES/164 KM

GRADE: MODERATE TO STRENUOUS

One of the National Trails and a challenging walk focusing more on the walking than the exploring along the way. Wonderful sense of achievement on reaching Bath!! There is so much to see in Bath why not add an extra night?

*See key points below for pricing
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Cotswold Way sign © J Gordinier
The Cotswold Way is a long distance walking trail and is 102 miles (163.2 km) in total from Chipping Campden to the steps of Bath Abbey and can be walked in either direction. It was designated a National Trail in May 2007 to showcase its importance and unique qualities as it winds its way through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (ANOB). Following the escarpment of the Cotswold hills, it offers panoramic views across the Severn Vale passing through beech woods, open pasture with dry stone walls and picturesque villages with limestone cottages. 

This tour is more about the walking than anything else because it is challenging in terms of the daily mileage you choose and will test your stamina more than any other walk we offer if done over the shortest time of 6 days walking. Extending your time to 9, 10 or 11 nights will help to break up the journey and offer a more relaxing pace without diminishing the sense of achievement at the end.

7 NIGHT OPTION - PRICE £425

Day 1: Overnight at Chipping Campden.

Day 2: Chipping Campden to Winchcombe - (18 miles) - overnight Winchcombe

Day 3: Winchcombe to Leckhampton Hill - (16 miles) - overnight Coberley or Cheltenham

Day 4: Leckhampton Hill to Painswick - (12½ miles) - overnight Painswick

Day 5: Painswick to Dursley  (17 miles) – overnight Dursley

Day 6: Dursley to Old Sodbury (20 miles) – overnight Old Sodbury

Day 7: Old Sodbury to Bath (18½ miles) – overnight Bath

8 NIGHT OPTION 1 - PRICE £475 (Shorter first walking day)

Day 1: Overnight at Chipping Campden.

Day 2: Chipping Campden to Stanton (10½ miles) – overnight Stanton

Day 3: Stanton to Cleeve Hill (13½ miles) – overnight Cleeve Hill

Day 4: Cleeve Hill to Birdlip (15½ miles) – overnight Birdlip

Day 5: Birdlip to Kings Stanley (16½ miles) – overnight Kings Stanley

Day 6: Kings Stanley to Wotton-under-Edge (14½ miles) – overnight Wotton

Day 7: Wotton-under-Edge to Tormarton (15 miles) – overnight Tormarton

Day 8: Tormarton to Bath (16½ miles) – overnight Bath

8 NIGHT OPTION 2 - PRICE £455

Day 1: Overnight at Chipping Campden.

Day 2: Chipping Campden to Winchcombe (18 miles) – overnight Winchcombe

Day 3: Winchcombe to Leckhampton Hill (16 miles) – overnight options include Coberley or Cheltenham

Day 4: Leckhampton Hill to Painswick (12½ miles) – overnight Painswick

Day 5: Painswick to Dursley (17 miles) – overnight Dursley

Day 6: Dursley to Hawkesbury Upton (14½ miles) – overnight Hawkesbury Upton

Day 7: Hawkesbury Upton to Cold Ashton (14 miles) – overnight Cold Ashton

Day 8: Cold Ashton to Bath (10 miles) – overnight Bath

9 NIGHT OPTION - PRICE £535

Day 1: Overnight at Chipping Campden.

Day 2: Chipping Campden to Stanton (10½ miles) or Wood Stanway (12½ miles) - overnight Stanton or Wood Stanway

Day 3: Stanton or Wood Stanway to Prestbury Hill (15½ or 13½ miles) – overnight Prestbury Hill

Day 4: Prestbury Hill to Birdlip (13½ miles) – overnight Birdlip

Day 5: Birdlip to King Stanley (16½ miles) – overnight King Stanley

Day 6: King Stanley to Wotton-under-Edge (14½ miles) – overnight Wotton

Day 7: Wotton-under-Edge to Little Sodbury (11 miles) – overnight Little Sodbury

Day 8: Little Sodbury to Cold Ashton (10½ miles) – overnight Cold Ashton

Day 9: Cold Ashton to Bath (10 miles) – overnight Bath

10 NIGHT OPTION - PRICE £585 

Day 1: Overnight at Chipping Campden.

Day 2: Chipping Campden to Wood Stanway (12½ miles) – overnight Wood Stanway

Day 3: Wood Stanway to Prestbury Hill (13½ miles) – overnight Prestbury Hill

Day 4: Prestbury Hill to Birdlip (13½ miles) – overnight Birdlip

Day 5: Birdlip to Painswick (7 miles) – overnight Painswick  Painswick is ideal for half a day's rest with plenty to see and do.

Day 6: Painswick to Uley (15 miles) – overnight Uley

Day 7: Uley to Wotton-under-Edge (9 miles) – overnight Wotton

Day 8: Wotton-under-Edge  to Little Sodbury (11 miles) – overnight Little Sodbury

Day 9: Little Sodbury to Cold Ashton (10½ miles) – overnight Cold Ashton

Day 10: Cold Ashton to Bath (10 miles) – overnight Bath

11 NIGHT OPTION - PRICE £635 

Day 1: Overnight at Chipping Campden.

Day 2: Chipping Campden to Stanton (10½ miles) – overnight Stanton

Day 3: Stanton to Winchcombe (7½ miles) – overnight Winchcombe

Day 4: Winchcombe to Dowdeswell (11 miles) – overnight Dowdeswell or Cheltenham

Day 5: Dowdeswell to Birdlip (10 miles) – overnight Birdlip

Day 6: Birdlip to Painswick (7 miles) – overnight Painswick

Day 7: Painswick to Kings Stanley or Uley ( 9 or 15 miles) – overnight Kings Stanley or Uley

Day 8: Kings Stanley or Uley to Wotton-under-Edge ( 15 or  9 miles) – overnight Wotton

Day 9: Wotton-under-Edge  to Hawkesbury Upton (7½ miles) – overnight Hawkesbury Upton

Day 10: Hawkesbury Upton to Cold Ashton (14½ miles) – overnight Cold Ashton

Day 11: Cold Ashton to Bath (10 miles) – overnight Bath
Cotswold Way


  • September 2012
    Dan and Meredith Azark, Illinois, USA
    "We are savoring a cocktail in front of the fire at the Priory and reflecting on a very enjoyable trip. Thanks for helping us and coming out to see us. We had a great time in spite of the mud and rain. "
  • September 2012
    Greg Bush, NSW, Australia (Solo walker)
    "Spent some time trying to think which day was best but unable to do so. I enjoyed them all, even the first day in the rain. Town wise, I probably enjoyed Wotton Under Edge the best. Good range of accommodation, which added to the trip experience. The Badminton Villa in Bath was a perfect way to finish the walk. I had to cut down on the full English after the first couple of days, even then I usually had lunch as a habit and not a necessity! "
  • June 2012
    Jamie and Paula Botten, Australia
    "Overall it exceeded expectations, it was a brilliant holiday."
  • April 2012
    Thea Lousen, Denmark
    "All the walks were good each day had its own quality even the rainy ones. Overall I would describe the holiday as very good."
  • April 2012
    Rob and Anne Bouwer, Australia
    "The highlight of our eight week overseas holiday! The most useful guide for us was Trailblazer the Cotswold Way. A few times we felt we had lost the track, but we kept on going and always came out in the right spot!

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Key Points

Single night stays on a Friday or Saturday in Bath are difficult to book and a supplement of £20 per person will be charged due to the increased cost. If you decide to stay for 2 nights or more then no supplement will apply.

WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • Up to date and easy to follow route notes and maps in a handy sized booklet. 
  • A helpful and comprehensive information pack, including notes on where to eat and what to visit.  
  • Hand-picked, high quality, accommodation from B&B’s to luxury hotels with en-suite facilities. 
  • Up-grades available on request.
  • Door to door luggage services. 
  • Local knowledgeable support and assistance when you need it not just Monday - Friday, 9-5. 

    • WHEN TO GO
    Any time of year but we suggest March to November. Departure on any day subject to accommodation availability.

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