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South Cotswold Walk
A pleasant walk from Winchcombe through the tranquil countryside of the southern Cotswolds.
7 to 13 nights
80 miles
Easy / Moderate to Moderate / Demanding
From £645 per person
South Cotswold Walk
Experience the Southern Cotswolds at your own pace on a circular self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
South Cotswold Walk
https://www.contours.co.uk/south-cotswold-walk
A pleasant walk from Winchcombe through the tranquil countryside of the southern Cotswolds.
From £645 per person
This delightful circular walk through some of the least frequented parts of the Cotswolds begins in Winchcombe, and visits many attractive villages and delightful market towns nestled amongst the beautiful countryside. There are plenty of fascinating historical sites along the trail, including Belas Knap, one of the best-preserved Neolithic burial chambers In England, Sudeley Castle and its wonderful gardens, and Chedworth Roman Villa, with its outstanding mosaics.
The wonderful settlements and intriguing landmarks are complimented by a variety of scenery, including views of the Vale of Gloucester, the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons, all seen from the Cotswold escarpment.
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Discovering the many wonderful villages filled with charming cottages and surrounded by unspoilt countryside.
Visiting the marvellous Sudeley Castle in Winchcombe, complete with its beautiful gardens and roaming peacocks.
Exploring the wealth of history along the trail, including Neolithic burial chambers, fine churches and multiple listed buildings.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOW1 | A circular trail beginning at Winchcombe | 6 days walking | £645 | |
| SCOW2 | A circular trail beginning at Winchcombe | 10 days walking | £1005 | |
| SCOW3 | A circular trail beginning at Winchcombe | 12 days walking | £1190 |
Travel to Winchcombe where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Winchcombe to Bourton-on-the-Water. 13 miles (21km)
Bourton-on-the-Water to Northleach(T). 12.5 miles (20km)
Northleach(T) to Cirencester. 14.5 miles (23km)
Cirencester to Painswick. 15 miles (24km)
Painswick to Cheltenham. 14 miles (22.5km)
Cheltenham to Winchcombe. 11.5 miles (18.5km)
Depart from Winchcombe 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; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.
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:
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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