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 £365 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.
Looking for the full Cotswold Way National Trail? Click here.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
From £630 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COTR1 | A circular trail beginning at Moreton-in-Marsh | 4 days walking | £630 | |
| COTR2 | A circular trail beginning at Moreton-in-Marsh | 6 days walking | £870 | |
| COTR3 | A circular trail beginning at Moreton-in-Marsh | 8 days walking | £1110 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COTSB | A circular trail beginning at Bourton-on-the-Water | 2 days walking | £365 |
Travel to Moreton-in-Marsh where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Moreton-in-Marsh to Bourton-on-the-Water. 11.5 miles (18.5km) / 820 ft (250 m) ascent
Bourton-on-the-Water to Winchcombe. 12.5 miles (20km) / 1184 ft (361 m) ascent
Winchcombe to Broadway. 12 miles (19.5km) / 1581 ft (482 m) ascent
Broadway to Moreton-in-Marsh. 12.5 miles (20km) / 1637 ft (499 m) ascent
Depart from Moreton-in-Marsh after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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Experiencing the peaceful scenery of the Windrush Valley on the way to Winchcombe.
Exploring the charm of the picturesque Cotswolds towns and villages, including Bourton-on-the-Water and Guiting Power.
Crossing the rolling fields and admiring the pleasant green landscapes and far-reaching views.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
To find out more about the weather forecast for your chosen holiday's general location, please see the following websites:
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“We all loved walking through the forests, lanes, pastures and over the way too many hills. We explored villages and found pubs with great food and atmosphere. People were friendly and the weather was lovely. Our luggage was moved on time each day, the hotels were well situated and comfortable and the food was delicious. The maps and directions were accurate and we never got lost. I will be signing up for another walk through Contours. Hadrian’s Wall is next.”Mrs Eddy, USA
“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
“Our first visit to the Cotswolds and it exceeded all our expectations. Winchcombe to Broadway and Broadway to Moreton-in-Marsh were our favourite sections but the whole walk was great.”Mr Saxton, UK
“Really enjoyed holiday. Wonderful way to see fantastic location. Jean and Son (Cotswold Executive Cars) very good service. Crown and Anchor in Broadway - very welcoming on a wet and cold day. very attentive to the dog in party.”Mr Steel, UK
“This was our first Contours holiday and we had a fantastic time - won't be our last!”Miss Edwards, UK
“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 enjoyed the holiday, it was an excellent 4 day walk.”Mr Raynor, UK
“We love walking in the English countryside, especially in the Cotswolds, and we've done a number of walks with Contours. Would absolutely recommend you, and we have on many occasions.”Mr Swallow, USA
“Walking is the way to go! Next time I go I will take a longer walk.”Ms Nelson, USA
Dog friendly