Cotswold Way - South Section
Self-guided walking holidays along the southern half of the Cotswold Way, with accommodation and luggage transfers.
Cotswold Way - South Section
https://www.contours.co.uk/cotswold-way-southern-section
A wonderful walking holiday from Painswick to Bath along the world-famous Cotswold Way.
From £440 per person
The South section of the Cotswold Way begins in Painswick and travels along the Cotswold escarpment to the World Heritage-listed city of Bath. Along with stunning scenery, the trail takes in a variety of picturesque villages, including King’s Stanley and Wotton-under-Edge, where the buildings have remained virtually unchanged since the Victorian period.
The area’s rich history can also be explored at Sodbury Fort, as well as in the city of Bath. The city is famed for its historical architecture and Roman bath houses, making this the perfect finishing point for the Cotswold Way.
Experiencing a sense of tranquillity as you meander through the heart of the Cotswolds.
Admiring far-reaching views from the Cotswold escarpment.
Enjoying a sense of achievement upon reaching the city of Bath, a World Heritage Site.
Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
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COTWS1 | From Painswick to Bath | 3 days walking | £440 | |
COTWS2 | From Painswick to Bath | 4 days walking | £550 | |
COTWS3 | From Painswick to Bath | 5 days walking | £660 | |
COTWS4 | From Painswick to Bath | 7 days walking | £880 |
Travel to Painswick where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Painswick to Dursley(L). 16 miles (25.5km) / 2493 ft (760 m) ascent
Dursley(L) to Old Sodbury. 20.5 miles (33km) / 2664 ft (812 m) ascent
Old Sodbury to Bath. 18.5 miles (29.5km) / 1857 ft (566 m) ascent
Depart from Bath 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:
“Really enjoyed meeting the people at the bed and breakfasts, and the pubs. All the owners of the B and B's were great, especially Painswick, Tomarton and Leonard Stanley.”Mr Johnson, USA
“Couldn't wish for a better service from Contours and the area is beautiful.”Mrs Collins, UK
“Contours booked an extra leg for us and coordinated extra rooms when family rooms weren’t available. Very helpful!”Mrs Bolman, USA
“We had a wonderful time!”Mrs Dodridge, Canada
“Route was very good. Luggage always in the room when we arrived.”Mr Usher, UK
“Everything was well organized and accommodations were all good. The people we met on the trail were friendly and helpful. We had such a positive experience… The views were breath-taking.”Mr Hayes, USA
“Just the right amount of enjoyment and challenge. All arrangements were professionally managed. Accommodation was first rate. Very well managed thank you. Yes. Everything was professionally organised.”Mrs Youngberry, Australia
“Brilliant walking - quite challenging with so many ups and downs but worth it for the views. Good range of accommodation - varied and interesting each day to discover our room and where to get food. We had no problems at all, only vaguely lost the route once; all the accommodation was fine; the weather was on our side.”Ms Morgan, UK
“Thanks for devising a very enjoyable short walking holiday.”Mr Cartwright, UK