Self-Guided Tours


SELF GUIDED TOURS / THE COTSWOLD RING

A seven night circular walking tour of the Cotswolds
Leave any day you like subject to accommodation availability
The 'Ring' offers a week's walking in one of the most scenic areas of England. The walk follows a circular route of just over 55 miles/88 kms., taking you hiking into the heart of the romantic Cotswolds.

TO BOOK:  contact info@cotswoldwalks.com or Tel: (44) (0)1242 518888
INCLUDED: 7 nights B & B, luggage transportation each walking day, route notes and maps, local back-up

Day 1: The first night is spent in the Regency town of Cheltenham.Day 2: Cheltenham to Winchcombe - (13 kms/8 miles)
Starting from the classical Pump Room, the route crosses Cleeve Hill - the highest point of the Cotswolds - to Belas Knap long barrow and descends to Sudeley Castle and the ancient Saxon capital of Winchcombe, with its fine wool church.Day 3: Winchcombe to Broadway - (17 kms./10.5 miles
Follow the pilgrims' route to Hailes Abbey, then over the hills to Jacobean Stanway House and on to idyllic Stanton, before reaching the old coaching village of Broadway for overnight.Day 4: Broadway to Chipping Campden - (7kms/4.5 miles)
A half day's walking over the hills via Broadway Tower with its magnificent views to Chipping Campden. In the afternoon, explore this charming town with its silversmiths and 'wool church', or visit Dover's Hill, site of the annual 'Cotswold Olympiks', or the beautiful gardens at Kiftsgate or the National Trust gardens at Hidcote; or spend the afternoon at nearby Stratford-on-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare.Day 5: Chipping Campden to Moreton-on-Marsh - (13 kms/8 miles)
Through neighbouring Broad Campden to charming Blockley and Batsford, famed for its arboretum and falconry centre. Then to the market town of Moreton-on-Marsh, straddling the old Roman road, the Fosse Way.Day 6: Moreton-on-Marsh to Bourton-on-the-Water - (19 kms/12 miles)
After crossing the high wolds to Stow-on-the-Wold, complete with village stocks and picturesque square, the Cotswold Ring then passes through Lower Slaughter to Bourton-on-the-Water, prettily located on the River Windrush, with its many attractions.Day 7: Bourton-on-the-Water to Cheltenham (Prestbury) - (24kms/15 miles)
The Ring follows the pretty Windrush through the lovely villages of Naunton and Guiting Power. Finally, a dramatic descent from the high wolds through the meadows of the Cotswold escarpment to journey's end at the village of Prestbury, on the outskirts of Cheltenham*.Day 8: Departure after breakfast*Although a beautiful walk, it is a long one. If you prefer, you may spend a second night in Bourton and do a circular walk, or return on foot to Winchcombe, and spend the last night in this lively village. Let us know at the time of booking if you prefer this option.
REMEMBER - many of our walks can be shortened by using either public transport or taxis. We can also adapt these routes to suit the time you have available and your walking capabilities.