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 £500 per person
The Cotswold Way walk runs along the western edge of the Cotswold Hills from the old wool town of Chipping Campden to the historic city of Bath, showcasing varied terrain and unforgettable views. Along the way, the walking holiday encounters tranquil woodlands and sheltered valleys dotted with welcoming towns, villages and hamlets.
Each settlement boasts intriguing 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. The Cotswold Way is an iconic trail filled with everything a walker could wish for from this magical realm.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
This route can be walked in either direction - just tick the 'Reverse Tours' box when choosing your tour to see options travelling in the non-standard direction.
We also organise trail running holidays along this route. Find out more.
From £820 per person
This tour encompasses all 103 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.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COTW0 | From Chipping Campden to Bath | 6 days walking | £820 | |
| COTW1 | From Chipping Campden to Bath | 7 days walking | £930 | |
| COTW2 | From Chipping Campden to Bath | 8 days walking | £1045 | |
| COTW3 | From Chipping Campden to Bath | 9 days walking | £1160 | |
| COTW4 | From Chipping Campden to Bath | 10 days walking | £1270 | |
| COTW5 | From Chipping Campden to Bath | 11 days walking | £1385 | |
| COTW6 | From Chipping Campden to Bath | 12 days walking | £1490 | |
| COTW7 | From Chipping Campden to Bath | 13 days walking | £1605 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COTWSB | From Dowdeswell(T) to King's Stanley(L) | 3 days walking | £500 |
Travel to Chipping Campden where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Chipping Campden to Winchcombe. 18 miles (29km) / 2142 ft (653 m) ascent
Winchcombe to Dowdeswell(T). 12 miles (19km) / 1555 ft (474 m) ascent
Dowdeswell(T) to Painswick. 16.5 miles (26.5km) / 2402 ft (732 m) ascent
Painswick to Dursley(L). 16 miles (25.5km) / 2497 ft (761 m) ascent
Dursley(L) to Old Sodbury. 20.5 miles (33km) / 2664 ft (812 m) ascent
Old Sodbury to Bath. 18.5 miles (29.5km) / 1857 ft (566 m) ascent
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 travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
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 on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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Exploring the typically English villages of the Cotswolds and discovering their unique characters.
Following the Cotswold escarpment through pleasant, rolling countryside.
Arriving in the World Heritage City of Bath and taking time to explore the incredible architecture and celebrate the end of your holiday.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
To find out more about the weather forecast for your chosen holiday's general location, please see the following websites:
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“Everything went smoothly and the standard of accommodation was generally first class.”Mr Kenworthy, UK
“Thank you for being so accommodating. Contours very professional.”Mrs Wheeler, Canada
“Loved scenery from the hilltops.”Mr Scott, USA
“It exceeded our expectations. It was excellent.”Mrs Barrett-Rendler, USA
“Very enjoyable.”Mrs Horrocks, UK
“Wonderful quirky towns, inns and people. Expansive views.”Mrs Jeffery, Australia
“An excellent holiday. The admin and organisation were superb. I have no hesitation in booking another… As far as I'm concerned there's nothing you can improve on. Most certainly have recommended to people I met along the route. Meeting, walking and chatting with some many different people along the Way. The stunning countryside, the views, smell of bluebells and wild garlic. Taking my boots off at the end of the day.”Mrs Pearce-Urwin, UK
“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
“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
Dog friendly
Reverse tour