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Cotswolds Villages Walking

5 Day Guided

5 Days 4 Nights
Apr 01 - Oct 31
Type: Guided
Difficulty : 2/5
Country or Luxury
Pickup: Moreton-in-Marsh

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What to Expect from our Iconic Cotswolds Walking Holiday

This tour encompasses the whole of the Cotswolds as well as visiting some incredible iconic locations and World Heritage Sites, walking right up to the front steps of the spectacular and historic English locations we go to, including Churchill’s Blenheim Palace, Stonehenge – World Heritage Sites, tour the famous university town of Oxford, and take a walking tour of Bath, the World Heritage City, and its Roman Baths.

Join our small groups and return to nature by hiking through the Cotswolds. Escape the crowds and immerse yourself in the history and heritage of England as you walk through the stunning Cotswolds countryside, led by our outstanding local guides – we know every turn in the track, every café stop, panoramic view, and of course the best pubs in England!

English Countryside and Walking Holidays Near London

Our walking holidays are designed to be completely relaxing. We pick up guests from Moreton in Marsh train station and head straight out into the stunning Cotswolds for a walking tour to remember. Walk as much or as little as you like each day, our guides can tailor your tour to your preferences, with shorter or longer routes available daily.

Cotswolds Guided Walking Itinerary

Day 1Golden Stoned Chipping Campden, Broadway Tower, The Eccentric Hidcote Gardens

Our guides will meet you off the train at Moreton-in-Marsh Station, a direct 1.5 hour journey from Longon, at 9am in the morning. We take you straight out into the majestic Cotswolds to walk from Chipping Campden through the fields to the stunning gardens at Hidcote, renowned for its series of ‘outdoor rooms’. We visit Broadway Tower overlooking the northernmost extreme of the Cotswolds, before walking into Broadway town itself, one of the prettiest villages the Cotswolds has to offer. We return to Moreton in Marsh, and your hotel, in the evening.

Mileage: 5-8 miles

Day 2Blenheim Palace and its 2000 acre estate – Birthplace of Churchill

We head out from the hotel through the beautiful Cotswolds to start our walk in Blenheim Palace, where Winston Churchill was born and a World Heritage Site. With 2000 acres of Capability parkland to explore, todays’ walk is a stunning wander around lakes, serpentine streams, woodland and into the Palace itself for a tour in the afternoon. We travel into Oxford in the evening for a walk through the historical university town and a dinner out in the city. Our hotel for the night is in the wonderful Cotswold town of Burford.

Mileage: 4-7 miles

Day 3White Horse Hill, Avebury and Stonehenge – Neolithic Day!

We travel from Burford to the stunning White Horse Hill to see the beautiful ancient carving atop the Ridgeway. We walk to an ancient long barrow – the burial mound Wayland Smithy – and around to a Bronze Age Fort with views stretching across the Thames Valley. We travel on to Stonehenge to complete our Neolithic Day. There is the option to finish at lunchtime and head straight to our hotel for a relaxing afternoon in Bath.

Mileage: 4-8 miles

Day 4Bath Skyline Walk, Optional Roman Baths, Bath City

In the morning we walk along the canals of Bath, down towpaths and beside the rivers that lead into this Roman city as well as the wonderful Bath Skyline walk. In the afternoon we visit the incredible Roman Baths and take a tour up to the Royal Crescent overlooking the city. We stay overnight once more in Bath, known for its restaurants, bars, culture and arts!

Mileage: 5-7 miles

Day 5Farewells and Ongoing Travel

After a leisurely breakfast we help all guests with their ongoing travel arrangements. Regular direct trains depart from Bath Spa station into London and other mainline stations.

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Trip Details

Initial Pickup Location

Moreton in Marsh Train Station

Pickup Time

08:00-09:00am

Accommodation

Choose Between Country Accommodation or Prestige Accommodation (additional fee)

End Of Tour Location

Bath

Price Includes

4 Night’s Accommodation
All Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
Entry into all iconic points of interest, including Stonehenge, Blenheim Palace, Roman Baths, Oxford Colleges
Walking Poles
Luggage Transfers
Transport Throughout
Local Professional Guide

Price Excludes

International Flights and travel to and from the start/end of the tour
Cancellation Insurance
Items of a personal nature
Lunches and café stops
Dinner Drinks
Gratuity for your local guide

FAQ

How active is this Cotswolds walking tour? How fit do I need to be for a walking holiday?

This tour is rated 2/5 for difficulty meaning it’s appropriate for guests going for a good walk and can handle an incline or two. The terrain we cover is varied. We’ll enjoy some rolling hills, and a few steeper walks which will be a bit more demanding. Your holiday, however, will be tailored by your guide to suit your individual preferences and rewarding views are guaranteed! Daily distances range from 4-10 miles.

How do I get to the Cotswolds from near London?

Our walking holidays are designed to be completely relaxing. Travel from London, Bristol or the Midlands is an easy hour journey to the start of our walking tours. This tour begins from Moreton-in-Marsh, a direct 1.5 hour train ride out of London, so that you can begin your holiday stress-free.

What are the Cotswolds?

The Cotswolds are a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A limestone escarpment of rolling green hills and picturesque valleys in the south west of England. It is a quintessentially British area with historical landmarks and pockets of singular beauty throughout.

On this trip, will I see more than just the Cotswolds?

Yes! This tour encompasses the whole of the Cotswolds as well as some incredible iconic locations and World Heritage Sites, that you would not get on a ‘normal’ walking trip! The Cotswolds stretches from Bath in the South to Stratford Upon Avon in the North, and across to Oxford in the East. It is known for its breathtaking natural beauty, its rolling hills and its historic towns and villages, built from the golden Cotswold stone.

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