Discover the rolling hills, limestone villages and sweeping escarpment views of the Cotswold Way National Trail, one of England’s most scenic and enjoyable long-distance walks. Stretching for 163 km (102 miles) from the market town of Chipping Campden to the World Heritage city of Bath, the route follows the western edge of the Cotswolds National Landscape, combining peaceful countryside with historic towns and villages.

This classic two-week walk is ideal for those new to long-distance walking as well as more experienced hikers looking for a well-waymarked and rewarding trail. Along the way, you will pass highlights such as Broadway Tower, Winchcombe, Painswick Valley and the dramatic descent into Bath, with far-reaching views across the Severn Vale and rich pastoral landscapes throughout.

The guidebook divides the route into 14 manageable stages, with clear descriptions walking north to south and an abbreviated set of directions for those walking south to north. A separate, pocket-sized map booklet with detailed 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey maps provides reliable navigation at every stage of the journey.

• 14 stage-by-stage route descriptions covering the full Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden to Bath
• Clear, step-by-step directions supported by detailed maps and downloadable GPX files
• Each stage includes distance, estimated walking time, ascent and descent, and an overview of the terrain
• Separate pocket-sized map booklet with 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey maps for accurate navigation
• Handy facilities planner highlighting services, refreshments, and public transport along the route
• Full accommodation listings to help you plan overnight stops in villages and towns along the trail

Plan your Cotswold Way adventure with confidence and enjoy one of England’s most characterful National Trails with this definitive guidebook and map set.

Author Highlight

“Man has lived in close harmony with the landscape of the Cotswolds for thousands of years. We were fascinated by how life must have been for Neolithic man as we visited Belas Knap, and we wondered in some awe at the scale of the earthworks surrounding the many Iron Age hill forts. We enjoyed deciding which villages and towns felt like living museums, and which felt more vibrant and comfortable with themselves. The friendly and helpful locals were always ready to offer advice and suggestions, and we enjoyed many cakes and mugs of tea along the way… Would we walk it again next week, or next year? Yes, definitely. It’s a trail that lures you back with its treasures and variety.”

- Jonathan Williams, author of The Cotswold Way

Seasons

Can be walked all year round: accommodation is scarce during Cheltenham Festival (March) and Badminton Horse Trials (late April/May)

Centres

Chipping Campden, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Stroud, Bath

Difficulty

The Cotswold Way is a waymarked lowland walk suitable for all abilities: suggested day sections are in the region of 6-10 miles (10-16km)

Must See

Hailes Abbey, Belas Knap, Crickley Hill, Haresfield Beacon, Sudley Castle, Broadway, views of Kelston Round Hill, roman baths (Bath)

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