Cotswold Way - South Section
Explore the southern Cotswold Way on a reduced-length self-guided walking holiday itinerary. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
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 £450 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.
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Experiencing a sense of tranquillity as you meander through the heart of the Cotswolds.
Admiring far-reaching views from Cleeve Hill, the highest point in the Cotswolds.
Enjoying a sense of achievement upon reaching the city of Bath, a World Heritage Site.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COTWS1 | From Painswick to Bath | 4 days walking | £450 | |
| COTWS2 | From Painswick to Bath | 5 days walking | £540 | |
| COTWS3 | From Painswick to Bath | 7 days walking | £720 |
Travel to Painswick where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Painswick to King's Stanley. 9 miles (14.5km)
King's Stanley to Wotton-under-Edge. 14 miles (22.5km)
Wotton-under-Edge to Tormarton. 15 miles (24km)
Tormarton to Bath. 17 miles (27.5km)
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 walk 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 walking on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Walker 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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“Thanks for devising a very enjoyable short walking holiday.”Mr Cartwright, 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
“Contours booked an extra leg for us and coordinated extra rooms when family rooms weren’t available. Very helpful!”Mrs Bolman, 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
“We had a wonderful time!”Mrs Dodridge, Canada
“I just wish to thank you for the splendid organisation for this long distance path. Superb instruction in your pack made finding the overnight accommodation easy. Many thanks for your support.”Mr Wood, UK
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