Cotswold Round
Explore the picturesque Cotswolds at your own pace on a circular self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Cotswold Round
https://www.contours.co.uk/cotswold-round
A selection of circular walks through the beautiful countryside of the Cotswolds.
From £375 per person
Strewn with countless pretty villages built by medieval merchants, the Cotswolds fulfils most people's idea of an idyllic English landscape. While walking in the Cotswolds, you will find neat fields, rolling green hills, ancient woodland and clear streams, combined with simple stone cottages and historical landmarks to create a truly unique picture of timeless beauty. Our selection of circular trails explores the scenery, settlements and stories that make the Cotswolds such a wonderfully special place to discover on foot.
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Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
From £678 per person
The Cotswold Round is a circuit of the best-loved villages and towns of the Cotswolds. Beginning at Moreton-in-Marsh, with its large market square surrounded by handsome former coaching inns, the trail meanders through the tranquil Windrush valley and along the western edge of the Cotswold Hills, allowing for far-reaching views across quintessentially English countryside.
The trail encounters a wealth of industrial and cultural history unique to the Cotswolds, as well as plenty of pleasant scenery and friendly ambiance in each settlement along the way.
Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
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COTR1 | A circular trail beginning at Moreton-in-Marsh | 4 days walking | £678 | |
COTR2 | A circular trail beginning at Moreton-in-Marsh | 6 days walking | £940 | |
COTR3 | A circular trail beginning at Moreton-in-Marsh | 8 days walking | £1208 |
Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
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COTSB | A circular trail beginning at Bourton-on-the-Water | 2 days walking | £375 |
“One of my very best holidays ever.”Ms Cullmann, Germany
“I had a wonderful time and I would like to thank Contours. Everyone I spoke to during my trip who are involved with you talk highly of your company and I can see why. Your trips are very well organised. Amazing experience. Beautiful scenery and wonderful people.”Miss Ryan, Australia
“I want to thank you for the excellent job in arranging all 3 of my hiking trips. I had such a great time and met some wonderful hosts along the way and I look forward to future Contours trips!”Ms Hawkins, USA
“Really enjoyed it. Dry and often sunny weather helped. I just love this form of independent travel. I’ve recommended Contours on multiple occasions in the past.”Mr Anderson, USA
“We enjoyed the lovely scenery and small villages. The accommodations were well situated and the hosts were all very friendly and helpful.”Mrs McRae, Canada
“The hike in the Cotswolds was great! We really enjoyed the shorter hiking days and having time to enjoy the villages/towns where we stayed. Your staff was very receptive to our questions during the planning process and quick to respond. Even the weather was awesome!”Mrs Stamm, USA
“In the round, no pun intended, the standard of accommodation and facilities were the best we have had in some eight walks with Contours.”Mr Henderson, UK
“We were generally very satisfied with the standard of accommodation, the quality of the notes and especially the courtesy and reliability of Cotswold Executive Cabs in providing shuttles on four occasions.”Mr Earl, Australia
“First time taking a walking tour and really enjoyed the experience”Mr Fischer, USA