Cotswold Way - South to North
A walking holiday along the Cotswold Way from Bath in the South to Chipping Campden in the North
We also offer these routes from North to South. For more information on walking these routes in the opposite direction, click here.
The reverse version of the Cotswold Way runs from Bath to Chipping Campden. The trail follows the route of the Cotswold Way escarpment as it falls away to reveal impressive views of the River Severn. From the World Heritage Site of Bath, the trail passes through a variety of scenery as it rolls over the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Between picturesque hedgerows and iconic dry-stone walls, the trail visits a series of beautiful villages, including the ancient Saxon town of Winchcombe with the famed gargoyles of St Peter’s Church and Painswick, with its Cotswold Stone buildings and fine yews in the parish church.
As the trail arrives in Chipping Campden, the history of the stunning old market town will give you the chance to reflect on the landscape of the Cotswolds. From Civil War battle sites and Cotswold Stone cottages to prehistoric barrows and impressive churches. This is the ideal way to experience the iconic countryside of the Cotswolds.
Holiday Highlights
- Visiting picturesque Cotswolds towns, including Chipping Campden, Stanton, Painswick and Wotton-under-Edge.
- Following the western edge of the escarpment with views over the Severn and to the hills of Wales.
- Tasting the history of the Cotswolds, including the Roman Heritage of Bath and Sudeley Castle near Winchcombe.
Cotswold Way - South to North
Bath to Chipping Campden along the Cotswold escarpment.
| Total Distance | 102.5 miles (164 km) |
| Start and Finish | Bath to Chipping Campden |
| Availability | All Year |
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| Tour Code | Itinerary | Tour Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COTW0(R) | 7 nights, 6 days walking | £450 per person | More Information | Book Online | |
| COTW1(R) | 8 nights, 7 days walking | £500 per person | More Information | Book Online | |
| COTW2(R) | 9 nights, 8 days walking | £550 per person | More Information | Book Online | |
| COTW3(R) | 10 nights, 9 days walking | £620 per person | More Information | Book Online | |
| COTW4(R) | 11 nights, 10 days walking | £675 per person | More Information | Book Online | |
| COTW5(R) | 14 nights, 13 days walking | £865 per person | More Information | Book Online | |
| Our prices are based upon two people sharing a room. If you are walking on your own, or are part of a group, but require a room of your own, the following charges apply: | |||||
| Solo Walker Supplement: | £25 per person / per night | ||||
| Single Supplement: | £15 per person / per night | ||||
| You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops. For each extra night add £48 per person. All of our prices are in British pounds (£). Use our currency converter to convert British pounds (£) to your country’s currency. | |||||
| The price that you pay includes accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, door to door luggage transfers for every day of your tour, maps, guidebooks and a tour pack detailing specific information about your holiday. | |||||
Don’t have the time for the complete walk?
We also offer the Cotswold Way in two sections, giving those with less time the opportunity to complete the trail in stages.
- Cotswold Way - South Section - from Painswick to Bath
- Cotswold Way - North Section - from Chipping Campden to Painswick
Cotswold Way - South Section - South to North
Bath to Painswick along the tranquil countryside of the Cotswold escarpment.
| Total Distance | 55.5 miles (88.5 km) |
| Start and Finish | Bath to Painswick |
| Availability | All Year |
The reverse version of the Cotswold Way – South Section, runs from Bath to Painswick. The World Heritage Site of Bath marks the start of the trail, with Roman bath houses, botanical gardens and breath-taking regency terraces creating a wonderful setting from which to start your walk.
From here, the trail visits quaint little villages like Cold Ashton and Tormarton, before continuing through rolling green pastures to Wotton-under-Edge, an old wool trading town. The undulating terrain through open fields, pretty woodland and winding along the Cotswold escarpment, make the final stretch of the walk to Painswick particularly rewarding. Here, the narrow lanes with Cotswold Stone buildings and enchanting church provides the perfect place to relax as you complete this section of the Cotswold Way.
Holiday Highlights
- Exploring the Roman Spa town of Bath, a World Heritage Site.
- Tackling the challenging ascents and descents over typical Cotswold terrain.
- Admiring the peaceful villages of Cold Ashton and Painswick through quintessentially English countryside.
| Tour Code | Itinerary | Tour Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COTWS1(R) | 5 nights, 4 days walking | £340 per person | More Information | Book Online | |
| COTWS2(R) | 6 nights, 5 days walking | £400 per person | More Information | Book Online | |
| COTWS3(R) | 8 nights, 7 days walking | £530 per person | More Information | Book Online | |
| Our prices are based upon two people sharing a room. If you are walking on your own, or are part of a group, but require a room of your own, the following charges apply: | |||||
| Solo Walker Supplement: | £25 per person / per night | ||||
| Single Supplement: | £15 per person / per night | ||||
| You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops. For each extra night add £48 per person. All of our prices are in British pounds (£). Use our currency converter to convert British pounds (£) to your country’s currency. | |||||
| The price that you pay includes accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, door to door luggage transfers for every day of your tour, maps, guidebooks and a tour pack detailing specific information about your holiday. | |||||
Cotswold Way - North Section - South to North
Painswick to Chipping Campden through the iconic towns and villages of the Northern Cotswolds.
| Total Distance | 47 miles (75.5 km) |
| Start and Finish | Painswick to Chipping Campden |
| Availability | All Year |
The reverse version of the Cotswold Way – North Section, runs from Painswick to Chipping Campden. The trail takes in the prettiest towns and villages along the Cotswolds Escarpment and passes through some of the finest rural scenery in England.
From the quaint village of Painswick, with its famous Cotswold Stone buildings, the trail continues to Birdlip, before continuing to Winchcombe, famous for its wool trade and home to one of the largest Benedictine monasteries in England.
Soon, the trail arrives in Chipping Campden, a spectacular finish to the North Section of the Cotswold Way with its pretty market place lined by terraces in Cotswold Stone. This is the perfect way to taste the charm of the Cotswold Way.
Holiday Highlights
- The far reaching views of the Vale of Gloucester from Barrow Wake viewpoint in Birdlip.
- Admiring the iconic Cotswold Stone cottages scattered along the route.
- Enjoying the quintessentially English countryside on route to Chipping Campden.
| Tour Code | Itinerary | Tour Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COTWN1(R) | 5 nights, 4 days walking | £340 per person | More Information | Book Online | |
| COTWN2(R) | 6 nights, 5 days walking | £400 per person | More Information | Book Online | |
| COTWN3(R) | 7 nights, 6 days walking | £470 per person | More Information | Book Online | |
| Our prices are based upon two people sharing a room. If you are walking on your own, or are part of a group, but require a room of your own, the following charges apply: | |||||
| Solo Walker Supplement: | £25 per person / per night | ||||
| Single Supplement: | £15 per person / per night | ||||
| You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops. For each extra night add £48 per person. All of our prices are in British pounds (£). Use our currency converter to convert British pounds (£) to your country’s currency. | |||||
| The price that you pay includes accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, door to door luggage transfers for every day of your tour, maps, guidebooks and a tour pack detailing specific information about your holiday. | |||||
