Cotswold Way - North Section
A pleasant walk from Chipping Campden to Painswick along the Cotswold Way.
4 to 7 nights
47 miles
Easy / Moderate to Demanding
From £435 per person
Cotswold Way - North Section
Walk the northern half of the Cotswold Way on a self-guided walking holiday.
Cotswold Way - North Section
https://www.contours.co.uk/cotswold-way-northern-section
A pleasant walk from Chipping Campden to Painswick along the Cotswold Way.
From £435 per person
The North section of the Cotswold Way runs from the ancient market town of Chipping Campden to the quintessentially English village of Painswick.
The trail passes through wonderful green countryside and visits a series of towns and villages, including Stanton built entirely of Cotswold Stone, and Dowdeswell with its fascinating earthworks. This walk also features stunning views from the top of Cleeve Hill, the highest point in all of Gloucestershire, as well as unique glimpses into the region’s turbulent past.
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Admiring the variety of scenery, from rolling green fields and dry-stone walls to historic battlefields and burial mounds.
Exploring the picturesque towns and villages on route to Painswick, including Chipping Campden, Stanton and Dowdeswell.
Enjoying far-reaching views from the summit of Cleeve Hill, the highest point in the Cotswolds.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COTWN1 | From Chipping Campden to Painswick | 3 days walking | £435 | |
| COTWN2 | From Chipping Campden to Painswick | 4 days walking | £540 | |
| COTWN3 | From Chipping Campden to Painswick | 5 days walking | £650 | |
| COTWN4 | From Chipping Campden to Painswick | 6 days walking | £760 |
Travel to Chipping Campden where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Chipping Campden to Winchcombe. 18 miles (29km) / 2139 ft (652 m) ascent
Winchcombe to Dowdeswell(T). 12 miles (19km) / 1555 ft (474 m) ascent
Dowdeswell(T) to Painswick. 16.5 miles (26.5km) / 2402 ft (732 m) ascent
Depart from Painswick 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:
To find out more about the weather forecast for your chosen holiday's general location, please see the following websites:
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“The holiday went very well. All the arrangements worked like clockwork and the weather was kind. The route suited the group's expertise/fitness and everyone enjoyed the experience. We were delighted with the way everything came together. Well done!”Mr McCloskey, UK
“It exceeded our expectations in every way. Trekking through England for a week at the peak of spring wildflower bloom was pure joy. And staying at such beautiful and comfortable inns each night was a wonderful reward after a long day's journey. Everything from the customer service to the payment transactions to the trek itself was excellent. I must tell you that some of the B&B's also gave Contours kudos for your great customer service and organization.”Ms Reynolds, USA
“This was the first time that I have been on holiday with my dog. The experience has been wonderful. All arrangements were very efficient. Our three overnight stays were very friendly and very welcoming to our dog. The luggage transfers went without a hitch. The two days walking were just right for us in level and distance. The route was very well marked and the book giving us. Very detailed description of the walk was invaluable. We were very lucky with the weather. I liked the variety of terrain covered. I liked it all.”Ms Evans, UK
“We greatly enjoyed our recent holiday and were impressed by your organisation. We appreciated the timely provision of comprehensive and details information. We particularly commend the speedy and reliable luggage transfer service by Volunteer Inn.”Mrs Allison, UK
“Thanks a lot for another wonderful vacation. I enjoyed the Cotswolds Way very much.”Ms Berentsen, Germany
“Excellent holiday, beautiful scenery, spectacular views. The accommodation was varied but always good quality with a good breakfast.”Ms Way, UK
“We have just completed our five day walk, and we would like to express how much we enjoyed it and the service provided by Contours.”Mr Ellis, UK
“We loved it. We're going to come back and walk the other half.”Mr Doolittle, USA
“Everything was well organised and the route enjoyable. We would recommend you on the fact that the accommodation is good and organisation very sound - unlike some of your rivals who we have heard are not very good at all either to the guests or hosts.”Mr Lee, UK
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