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Self-Guided Walking: Cotswold Way

England
Walk & Trek
Self-Guided
LEISURELY LEISURELY

Stroll through quintessential England in the Cotswolds from Chipping Camden to the Roman city of Bath on this self-guided walking holiday

Trip Code: MCT8
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Self-Guided Walking: Cotswold Way

Highlights
  • Discover quintessential England on this self-guided walking holiday from Chipping Camden to Bath
  • A wonderful picture-perfect tour of the Cotswolds with all the highlights experienced the best way, on foot
  • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath, with its famous Roman thermal spa and beautiful 18th century architechture
  • Extensive route notes, recommendations for local meals, daily luggage transfers and B&B in local guesthouses included in the holiday price

At a Glance
  • Self-Guided
  • 7 days walking
  • Average of 24km walking per day
  • Packed lunches available on request
  • Recommendations for excellent local meals
  • Join In Chipping Campden / Ends in Bath

Accommodation & Meals
  • 8 Breakfasts
  • 8 nights Guesthouse
Overview

Savour 102 miles of gorgeous English countryside along the length of the Cotswold escarpment with stunning views over the Vale of Gloucester and the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath. Designated a National Trail in 2007, following this trail means a picture-perfect walk every day.

Honey-coloured houses, quaint stone village and abundant hedgerows all falling within the largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England and Wales - this is the Cotswolds. Once one of the richest areas in England due to the wool trade which supported 50% of England's economy - watch out for the Cotswold Lion, a rare shaggy sheep that was once the cornerstone of this trade with Europe. The boom in the economy also led to a boom in building houses, all seemingly exquisite and now listed, and all bundled charmingly together in the tiny hamlets so characteristic of this area. Add in rolling countryside and delicious regional cuisine and this is a hill-walker's paradise.

The trip includes all accommodation, breakfast and full luggage support meaning you can travel light and concentrate on the lovely scenery and historic sites.

This is just one of many itineraries we offer including shorter highlight sections. You can also choose to walk the entire 102 miles from between 6 days to 12 days depending on available time or how much you wish to sightsee.

Is this holiday for you?

This is another relatively easy National Trail which is clearly way-marked along the length of the path. A good route for people wanting to do their first long-distance walk.

Terrain: Varied - but these are gentle wolds and not mountainous areas. The path rises up and down onto the Cotswold Escarpment in the northern section, and is lower, but still undulating over …

This is another relatively easy National Trail which is clearly way-marked along the length of the path. A good route for people wanting to do their first long-distance walk.

Terrain: Varied - but these are gentle wolds and not mountainous areas. The path rises up and down onto the Cotswold Escarpment in the northern section, and is lower, but still undulating over farmland and through woods towards the south.

What’s it like underfoot? Pretty good. Well maintained paths throughout, although sections can get a bit muddy in wet weather.

How much up & down? This trail is rolling and it does go up and down a lot, with some short steeper sections, but they don’t go on forever – the highest point is 330m (1083ft). Ascents and descents are usually 150 – 200m (495- 660ft)

Signposting: Generally good.

Navigation: Pretty straightforward. Well defined paths, and good signposting.

Why KE?

We operate this trip in collaboration with our sister company Mickledore Travel, which is also based in Keswick in the Lake District. Mickledore have a long tradition of operating self-guided walking holidays along some of the finest trails in England, Scotland and Wales. Route notes, maps, luggage transfers and bed & breakfast accommodation in the best B&Bs, guesthouses and inns along the way are all included. Recommendations are also made for the best places to find delicious local meals at each night stop.

Mickledore have a near perfect customer satisfaction score (99%), and we have no doubt that you will find their knowledgeable and friendly team able to answer even the most detailed of questions.

Different durations of this holiday are available on request.

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