Cotswold Way
Explore the Cotswold Way on our full-length self-guided walking holiday itineraries. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Cotswold Way
https://www.contours.co.uk/cotswold-way
A magnificent trail showcasing the world-famous Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
From £552 per person
The Cotswold Way covers 102 miles along the western edge of the Cotswold Hills, from the old wool town of Chipping Campden to the historic city of Bath. Unlike our Circular Walks in the Cotswolds, the Cotswold Way clambers steeply each day to cut south along the Cotswold escarpment, showcasing varied terrain and unforgettable views from atop its heights.
Along its length, this walking holiday encounters tranquil woodlands and sheltered valleys dotted with welcoming towns, villages and hamlets. Each settlement boasts insights into the region’s fascinating past, while the surrounding landscapes also feature a wealth of historical landmarks such as hill forts, castles and ancient battle sites.
We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to experience the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
We also organise trail running holidays along this route. Find out more.
From £976 per person
Walk all 102 miles of the world-renowned Cotswold Way National Trail.
Starting from Chipping Campden and finishing in the World Heritage-listed city of Bath, this trail proudly showcases the finest scenery, history, architecture and culture the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has to offer.
This route can be walked in the opposite direction upon request. Please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COTW0 | From Chipping Campden to Bath | 6 days walking | £976 | |
| COTW1 | From Chipping Campden to Bath | 7 days walking | £1107 | |
| COTW2 | From Chipping Campden to Bath | 8 days walking | £1232 | |
| COTW3 | From Chipping Campden to Bath | 9 days walking | £1358 | |
| COTW4 | From Chipping Campden to Bath | 10 days walking | £1483 | |
| COTW5 | From Chipping Campden to Bath | 11 days walking | £1620 | |
| COTW6 | From Chipping Campden to Bath | 12 days walking | £1741 | |
| COTW7 | From Chipping Campden to Bath | 13 days walking | £1878 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COTWSB | From Dowdeswell(T) to King's Stanley(L) | 3 days walking | £552 |
“Everything turned out just as I wanted it to. It was a really tough challenge both mentally and physically some days but so rewarding!”Ms Bohman, Sweden
“Very good accommodation, well organised and an interesting/scenic walk.”Mr Copsey, UK
“Great views, interesting sites, good accommodation.”Dr Mansfield, UK
“Everything was very well organized. All we had to do was enjoy our walk! We certainly will book another holiday with Contour Walking Holidays!”Mrs Wiesemann-Visser, Netherlands
“After three days I forgot what day it was. Totally relaxed.”Mr Shalay, Canada
“We were very grateful that you agreed to arrange a bespoke holiday for us. We do have experience of other walking holiday companies and had no issues of real concern arise during our holiday.”Ms Craig, UK
“Information pack was very detailed and Cotswolds Way was well marked so easy to follow. Luggage transfers were all smooth.”Mr Hirst, UK
“An extremely enjoyable walk, thank you. All the arrangements worked very well. Helped by the warm dry weather for the first few days, albeit a little too hot at times. But it meant the trail was dry and good underfoot. Have already recommended the holiday to others.”Mr Bird, UK
“Despite every kind of weather imaginable...snow, rain, heavy wind, some sun...we did enjoy it.”Ms Millard, France