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 |
“Thank you for being so accommodating. Contours very professional.”Mrs Wheeler, Canada
“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
“Thank you for making all the arrangements for my recent walk along the Cotswold way. It was so helpful having all the accommodation booked and baggage transfers, with taxi booked when necessary. All I had to do was WALK! The weather was kind and I really enjoyed the challenge. I am looking forward to another walk- Just need to decide when and where.”Mrs Gambier, UK
“Very good accommodation, well organised and an interesting/scenic walk.”Mr Copsey, UK
“A great trip, and everything worked as planned.”Mr Pedersen, Norway
“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 landscape, great places”Mr Henningsen, Germany
“The Cotswold Way is well marked. We enjoyed the distances travelled each day. And met many wonderful fellow hikers along the way.”Ms Ziperman, USA
“Information pack was very detailed and Cotswolds Way was well marked so easy to follow. Luggage transfers were all smooth.”Mr Hirst, UK