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 £409 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. We also offer a special two-night, two-day walking tour based in Stow-on-the-Wold if you're seeking a quick getaway.
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 £695 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 | £695 | |
| COTR2 | A circular trail beginning at Moreton-in-Marsh | 6 days walking | £964 | |
| COTR3 | A circular trail beginning at Moreton-in-Marsh | 8 days walking | £1238 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COTSB | A circular trail beginning at Bourton-on-the-Water | 2 days walking | £409 |
“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
“The country was lovely, the lodgings were great and interesting and old. The food was lovely as were the people we met. This is our fourth walking holiday with you and it was very well waymarked. We didn’t get confused at all. The route notes were very useful as was the downloaded GPS.”Ms Danforth, 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
“It was very helpful to have the accommodation near the track at all the places we stayed in now. We will recommend to others. Everything went well. We will definitely recommend your company and tours to others. If we come back to England, we would like another walking holiday. We were very pleasantly surprised by the quality of food on our route.”Mr Hanson, USA
“This was our first Contours holiday and we had a fantastic time - won't be our last!”Miss Edwards, UK
“Wonderful landscape and very helpful and friendly people. We are satisfied with the hotel and Bed and breakfasts we spend the night. It is a fantastic way of holiday. I surely will return to England for a new walk.”Ms Aanes, Norway
“Walking in the Cotswold was visually beautiful and the routes relatively easy to follow . All locations where we stayed were comfortable and clean. Overall a well organised and trouble free holiday. Would definitely recommend the holiday to others.”Mrs Cunnah, UK
“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
“We really enjoyed our holiday and everything went to plan. The accommodation was very good and our rooms comfortable and clean. The scenery on our walk was stunning and we particularly enjoyed walking through all the wildflower meadows and seeing so many butterflies and bees. Thanks for all your help.”Mrs Baillie, UK