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
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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 £645 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 | £645 | |
| COTR2 | A circular trail beginning at Moreton-in-Marsh | 6 days walking | £895 | |
| COTR3 | A circular trail beginning at Moreton-in-Marsh | 8 days walking | £1150 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COTSB | A circular trail beginning at Bourton-on-the-Water | 2 days walking | £365 |
Kindly note that this trail is very popular, if you have flexibility with your start date, please advise this when booking. Please do not make any travel plans until we have double checked and confirmed availability for your booking.
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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“Accommodations were charming, the walk was exactly what we expected, and the folks at Contours who helped us with all our requirements and changes were unfailingly courteous and prompt.”Mr Zimmerman, 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
“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
“A wonderful holiday. Just what I hoped it would be.”Mr Atkinson, Australia
“A good route with a lot of variation, aided by excellent walking weather.”Mrs Burridge, UK
“Lovely towns and villages to visit, accommodation to enjoy, walking not too challenging, all helped by warm, dry weather. A well thought out walk linking some of the Cotswolds' loveliest towns and villages, using a series of well-established and waymarked routes - Monarch's Way, Warden's Way, Windrush Way, Cotswold Way, etc. We've been on 15 Contours holidays, starting in 2010, and never been disappointed.”Mr Parkinson, UK
“One of my very best holidays ever.”Ms Cullmann, Germany
“Everything worked like clockwork. We hadn't done one in about 20 years (with you) and it was just the same. Turns out the weather was rather warm for this time of year but not much you can control about the weather. Very much enjoyed the walk. Fun, fun fun. Loved the towns, paths and the views where at every step. We did a holiday 20 years ago with you and never forgot, so we booked this trip.”Mr Blackley, 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
Dog friendly