Walk the Cotswolds, Oxford, Stonehenge and Bath – Guided

A day dedicated to the Cotswolds. In the morning we 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 from where you can see 16 counties, before walking into Broadway town itself, one of the prettiest villages the Cotswolds has to offer.

Mileage: 4-9 miles

We transfer by train from Moreton in Marsh through the beautiful Cotswolds to Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Winston Churchill and a World Heritage Site. First we visit Winston Churchill’s grave in the village of Bladon before walking into the Palace grounds designed by the renowned garden landscaper, Capability Brown. We tour the Palace itself and walk around the formal Italian Gardens and the Rose Garden. After lunch we walk to the Column of Victory, built to celebrate the victory over the French at the Battle of Blenheim, before returning to Burford. 

Mileage: 4-7 miles

We travel from Moreton in Marsh, stopping in Bampton for Downton Abbey fans (it’s the village where all the outdoor filming is done), towards the stunning White Horse Hill to see the beautiful ancient carving atop the Ridgeway and also Wayland Smithy, a beautifully preserved Neolithic burial chamber. We then walk to lunch in the White Horse pub in Woolstone. After lunch we travel on to Stonehenge to complete our Neolithic Day. We then head to our hotel in Tetbury, near Highgrove the private residence of Their Majesties The King Charles III and The Queen Consort,

Mileage: 4-6 miles

In the morning we transfer down to Bath, via a 2000 year old Roman Road and into the city via the Kennet and Avon canal. In the afternoon we visit the incredible Roman Baths and take a tour up to the Georgian inspired Royal Crescent overlooking the city. We then head back to the hotel for our last night and dinner together. 

Mileage: 5-8 miles

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

We will pick you up from London and take you out to the Cotswolds ourselves to ensure your journey is hassle free! If you would like to start this tour from somewhere other than London please get in touch!

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.

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.