The Cotswold Way

NATIONAL TRAIL Two-way trail guide - Chipping Campden to Bath

The Cotswold Way

NATIONAL TRAIL Two-way trail guide - Chipping Campden to Bath

Guidebook to walking the Cotswold Way National Trail. Between Chipping Campden and Bath, the 102 mile route explores the Cotswolds AONB. Described in both directions over 14 stages, the Cotswold Way can be walked year round and is suitable for beginner trekkers. Includes separate OS 1:25,000 map booklet of the route.

A guidebook to walking the Cotswold Way National Trail between Chipping Camden and Bath. Covering 163km (102 miles) across the Cotswolds National Landscape this straightforward hike takes 2 weeks to walk.

The route is presented in 14 stages ranging from 7–17km (4–11 miles) in length. The route is described north to south and an abbreviated route description is also given for those walking the route south to north.

  • Contains step-by-step description of the route alongside 1:100,000 OS maps reproduced at 1:75,000 for better clarity
  • Includes a separate map booklet containing OS 1:25,000 mapping and route line
  • GPX files available to download 
  • The book features a facilities planner that highlights information about facilities and public transport along the route
  • Full accommodation listings are included


Printed book

A guidebook with detailed route descriptions, stage breakdowns, accommodation listings, profiles and maps - everything you need on the trail.

ISBN
9781786312105
Availability
Published
Published
28 Feb 2024
Edition
Fifth
Pages
144
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x .90cm
Weight
230g

eBook

The complete digital edition of the guidebook, with full route descriptions, accommodation listings, profiles and maps, ready to use on any device.


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)


The Cotswold Way - GPX File GPX File
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July 2024

Valley Views B&B

The Valley Views B&B in Middleyard, Kings Stanley, near Stroud, has closed.

June 2024

Food and accommodation updates

The Seven Springs Pub at Seven Springs has closed. This is between Dowdeswell and Birdlip on Stage 6, 1hr 20min from Dowdeswell. There was no accommodation and now there are no refreshments. If it reopens, please let Cicerone know.

The White Star Inn and Hotel at Whiteshill (Stage 7) has been recommended Tel 01453 765321. It’s a couple of km off route in the Randwick/Stroud section near the end of the stage.


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