Essential Info
Length
7 - 11 nights
Full Route Length
102 miles / 163 km
Shortest Break Length
46 miles / 73.5 km
Average Grade
Easy to Moderate
Why do this walk?
A gentle introduction to long-distance walking along one of the best way-marked National Trails in the country
Sublime scenery, from gently rolling countryside to quintessentially English villages, with beautiful churches and cosy Cotswold Inns
Steeped in history, you will encounter Medieval Wool Towns, Neolithic Burial Barrows, ancient abbeys and stately homes
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bath with its Roman remains and Georgian Architecture.
Cotswold Way
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. Following the western edge of the Cotswold Hills, the Cotswold Way route journeys through gently rolling, sheep-grazed pastures, stunning beech woodland, and dreamy, honey-coloured villages built from the delightfully warm Cotswold stone. You will cross ancient commons in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, pass Neolithic burial barrows, beautiful stately homes, and historic battle sites. The path along the escarpment twists and turns, affording ever-changing views to the west towards the River Severn and the Malvern Hills.
Our Holidays
We offer a range of walking holidays along the Cotswold Way. You can walk the whole route in 6-10 days, or we offer the Northern and Southern sections as self-guided holidays in their own right.
When choosing your route, please bear in mind that the actual distance walked on any day may sometimes vary by up to 2 miles/3 km from the quoted distances (depending on the exact location of your accommodation). The mileages shown are typical door to door distances for each day.
The Cotswold Way
Chipping Campden to Bath 102 miles / 163 km
We offer 5 holidays covering the whole route. The longer the holiday, the shorter the distances that you have to walk each day. The most popular options are the 8 and 9 day hikes across the Cotswold countryside.
| Code | Length | Average per day | Price range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT7 | 6 days walking (7 nights) | 17 miles/27 km | £421.00 - £496.00 | Book Full Info |
| CT8 | 7 days walking (8 nights) | 15 miles/23 km | £457.00 - £545.00 | Book Full Info |
| CT9 | 8 days walking (9 nights) | 13 miles/20 km | £511.00 - £611.00 | Book Full Info |
| CT10 | 9 days walking (10 nights) | 11 miles/18 km | £575.00 - £688.00 | Book Full Info |
| CT11 | 10 days walking (11 nights) | 10 miles/16 km | £630.00 - £756.00 | Book Full Info |
| CT12 | 11 days walking (12 nights) | 9 miles/15 km | £683.00 - £821.00 | Book Full Info |
Cotswold Way North - Escarpment and Villages
Chipping Campden to Painswick 46 miles / 74 km
This northern section of the Cotswold Way follows the western edge of the Costwold Hills from Chipping Campden to Painswick
| Code | Length | Average per day | Price range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTN6 | 5 days walking (6 nights) | 9 miles/15 km | £385.00 - £448.00 | Book Full Info |
Cotswold Way South - Long Barrows and Baths
Painswick to Bath 56 miles / 90 km
A walk along the southern section of the Cotswold Way through stunning woodlands and past ancient historical sites. A beautiful section of the trail that ends in the World Heritage City of Bath.
| Code | Length | Average per day | Price range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS6 | 5 days walking (6 nights) | 11 miles/18 km | £385.00 - £448.00 | Book Full Info |
