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-trail
A walk from Moreton-in-Marsh visiting the finest towns, villages and countryside in the Cotswolds.
From £460 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.
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.
Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
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COTR1 | A circular trail beginning at Moreton-in-Marsh | 4 days walking | £460 | |
COTR2 | A circular trail beginning at Moreton-in-Marsh | 8 days walking | £825 |
Travel to Moreton-in-Marsh where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Moreton-in-Marsh to Bourton-on-the-Water. 12 miles (19km) / 820 ft (250 m) ascent
Bourton-on-the-Water to Winchcombe. 12 miles (19km) / 1184 ft (361 m) ascent
Winchcombe to Broadway. 12.5 miles (20km) / 1581 ft (482 m) ascent
Broadway to Moreton-in-Marsh. 12 miles (19km) / 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; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.
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:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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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
“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
“This was our first Contours holiday and we had a fantastic time - won't be our last!”Miss Edwards, UK
“Well organised, good map and guidebook, great accommodation.”Mr Pfeifer, UK
“This was our first time doing a walking holiday and the experience was wonderful, thank you!”Ms Northup, USA
“It was a wonderful experience. The instructions provided were excellent.”Mrs Kerfoot, Australia
“We loved the job that Contours did. The places we stayed were great. The walking/hiking information was complete and accurate. We plan to go again on a different walk.”Mr Eubank, 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
“The route notes were very good which is so important for a worry free walk.”Mr Le Sueur, UK