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 £538 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 £929 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 | £929 | |
| COTW1 | From Chipping Campden to Bath | 7 days walking | £1055 | |
| COTW2 | From Chipping Campden to Bath | 8 days walking | £1174 | |
| COTW3 | From Chipping Campden to Bath | 9 days walking | £1294 | |
| COTW4 | From Chipping Campden to Bath | 10 days walking | £1413 | |
| COTW5 | From Chipping Campden to Bath | 11 days walking | £1543 | |
| COTW6 | From Chipping Campden to Bath | 12 days walking | £1658 | |
| COTW7 | From Chipping Campden to Bath | 13 days walking | £1788 | |
| COTW8 | From Chipping Campden to Bath | 15 days walking | £2043 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COTWSB | From Dowdeswell(L) to King's Stanley(L) | 3 days walking | £538 |
“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
“Great week. very well organised, thanks. Excellent holiday, very well organised, we all enjoyed it. Thank you for organising our holiday. We will recommend you to friends & we will look at booking for next year. Already looking at website for next year...”Mrs Humm, UK
“Communications and arrangements were flawless, as also previously found. Thank you! Very happy with all my Contours walking holidays and am now deciding on one for 2022. Thank you!”Ms Sheetz, USA
“Another enjoyable holiday which I extended by staying two nights at Strafford upon Avon and walking two sections of the Heart of England Way - Henley in Arden to Chipping Campden. Another enjoyable trip. I often do recommend Contours to the people I meet on the walk. Looking at maybe booking the Isle of Wight coast and Fife coast for next year.”Mr Duthoit, 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
“A great trip, and everything worked as planned.”Mr Pedersen, Norway
“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
“We enjoy long-distance walking and the Cotswolds ticked all the boxes. Contours organised the trip very well indeed and the information supplied was excellent.”Mr Cole, New Zealand
“Despite every kind of weather imaginable...snow, rain, heavy wind, some sun...we did enjoy it.”Ms Millard, France