The Cotswold Way

The Cotswold Way is an iconic long-distance walking trail that meanders through the stunning countryside, magical woodlands and ancient villages of the Cotswolds.Steeped in history, tradition and beauty every step-of-the-way, the trail rewards challengers with 102 miles (164 kilometers) of magical hiking through one of the prettiest areas in the UK.The Cotswold Way begins in the picturesque market town of Chipping Campden and finishes in the World Heritage City of Bath. The route runs for most of its length along the Cotswold escarpment—which offers wonderful long-distance views over the surrounding lowlands—and passes a plethora of historic sites, including the Neolithic burial chamber at Belas Knap, Hailes Abbey, Roman heritage sites at Bath, as well as many beautiful churches, monuments and historic manor houses.If you research the Cotswold Way online, you will find a host of tour companies offering guided or self-guided packages. While this is absolutely fine, it is by no-means essential. This Collection offers you an easy-to-follow seven-day plan to take on the Cotswold Way. In every route, all the historic sites and points of interest are flagged up for you. There is even a recommended accommodation option for every night and, where possible, a budget option. For the purposes of this Collection, we have opted for challenging hikes so you complete the route in one week. To undertake this, you will need a good level of fitness and comfortable walking boots. That said, the gently undulating landscape of the Cotswolds makes for relatively leisurely hiking, so these routes are not as difficult as they might first appear.