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 £600 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 £712 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 | £712 | |
| COTR2 | A circular trail beginning at Moreton-in-Marsh | 6 days walking | £988 | |
| COTR3 | A circular trail beginning at Moreton-in-Marsh | 8 days walking | £1269 |
“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
“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
“Walking is the way to go! Next time I go I will take a longer walk.”Ms Nelson, 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
“Great B&B's and smooth luggage and taxi transfers. Already planning our next holiday with Contours and planning on taking friends next time!”Mr Jones, UK
“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
“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
“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
“The route notes were very good which is so important for a worry free walk.”Mr Le Sueur, UK