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 £525 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 cuts 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 £898 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 | |
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COTW0 | From Chipping Campden to Bath | 6 days walking | £898 | |
COTW1 | From Chipping Campden to Bath | 7 days walking | £1019 | |
COTW2 | From Chipping Campden to Bath | 8 days walking | £1134 | |
COTW3 | From Chipping Campden to Bath | 9 days walking | £1250 | |
COTW4 | From Chipping Campden to Bath | 10 days walking | £1365 | |
COTW5 | From Chipping Campden to Bath | 11 days walking | £1491 | |
COTW6 | From Chipping Campden to Bath | 12 days walking | £1602 | |
COTW7 | From Chipping Campden to Bath | 13 days walking | £1728 | |
COTW8 | From Chipping Campden to Bath | 15 days walking | £1974 |
Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
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COTWSB | From Dowdeswell(L) to King's Stanley(L) | 3 days walking | £525 |
“Great countryside, with the first half being more dramatic than the second. The heat proved a challenge, but that's not within Contours' control! Myself and my friends have used Contours on many occasions, and are happy to continue to do so.”Mr Wilkinson, UK
“Everything your Company did equalled or exceeded our expectations. I would definitely recommend Contours to any of my friends. Good on you people.”Mr Hitchman, Canada
“Pretty much perfect. For those that love walking it would be silly not to walk the Cotswold Way.”Mr Tupper, UK
“Very enjoyable.”Mrs Horrocks, 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
“We were slightly nervous about doing the Cotswold Way in November but with a little luck from the weather it turned out to be amazing. With autumn colours enhancing the views and carpets of yellow leaves in the forests the scenery was stunning. The many pubs had roaring fires and pretty Cotswold villages were putting up Christmas lights and decorations. The only hazard was the mud! Fun at times but definitely slowed us down.”Mrs. Brain, UK
“The whole route was really beautiful, even under the rain, so it is very difficult to choose a favourite part.”Miss Detraz, France
“Richard and myself had a first class holiday on the Cotswold way enjoying mostly dry weather.”Mr Deavin, UK
“This was a wonderful walk enjoyed by all in our party. We were lucky with the weather with just a couple of showers on the first two days and then dry weather but not too hot (unlike this week!). There are some very steep climbs and a couple of long days but manageable. The arrangements for transfers worked well and directions to accommodations straightforward. Good and varied accommodation, great views, lovely area.”Mr Mowforth, UK