Cotswold Way Walking Holiday

Itinerary of this Cotswold Way Walking Holiday

Day 1- arrive in Chipping Campden, a short taxi ride away from Moreton-in-Marsh train station. Check in to hotel and spend the rest of your day exploring this historic town. Wander around the ancient streets, visit the market hall and the fabulous church of St James and maybe stop in for a pint at one of its many historic public houses.

Overnight- Chipping Campden

Day 2– Chipping Campden to Stanton- 10 miles/16km

Leaving Chipping Campden you will head up to Dovers Hill for great views over the Vale of Evesham. You will then pass Broadway Tower, the second highest point in the cotswolds before dropping down into Broadway village for a spot of lunch and maybe some shopping. Your final destination will be the stunning village of Stanton.

Overnight- Stanton

Day 3– Stanton to Winchcombe- 7 miles/12km

From Stanton you head to the equally pretty Stanway, passing Stanway House a 17th century manor house and home to the Earl of Weymss. Then you will pass Beckbury Fort and the ruins of Hailes Abbey before reaching the ancient town of Winchcombe.

Overnight-  Winchcombe

Day 4- Winchcombe to Dowdeswell- 12miles/18km

From Winchcombe you will head to Cleeve Hill passing Belas Knap, a neolithic burial tomb. You can enjoy the stunning views from Cleeve Hill before heading to Dowdeswell for the night via Cleeve Common.

Overnight- Dowdeswell

Day 5-  Dowdeswell to Birdlip- 10miles/16km

Your walk todays take your through pretty cotswold countryside and takes you to the village of Birdlip via Devils Chimney; a craggy finger of rock and Crickley Hill, the site of a neolithic hill camp.

Overnight- Birdlip

Day 6- Birdlip to Painswick- 7 miles/12km

This walk is manly through woodland, which is particularly pretty in the spring. You will pass Coopers Hill, the site of the famous cheese rolling competition and Painswick Beacon, which offers great views of the surrounding valleys. Painswick is an attractive cotswold stone village which was heavily involved in the textile trade

Overnight- Painswick

Day 7-  This is your final day and after a leisurely breakfast  you can make your way to your next destination. Stroud train station is an easy taxi ride or bus journey away.

Included in this tour

• 6 nights standard accommodation  (quality inns and B&Bs) with breakfasts
• Guide book with maps and route notes
• Luggage transfers between lodgings
• Emergency support

Excluded from this Holiday

• Transfers to & from start/finish points
• Snacks, lunches and dinners
• Travel insurance

Optional Extras

Solo traveller Supplement- (for customers travelling alone)- £240

Single Room Supplement-(for people wanting their own room)- £150 per person

Friday/Saturday stay £25 per night (added manually)

Accomodation

This break includes six nights standard bed and breakfast accommodation staying in quality inns, guesthouses and bed and breakfasts.  All accommodation is carefully hand-picked and you will have a private bathroom and full english breakfast provided each morning, Examples of the accommodation we use are included below.

How to get to and from this walk

Chipping Campden is a short taxi or bus ride from Moreton-in-Marsh train station, which is accessible on direct trains from London Paddington.

This break ends in Painswick, which is a short taxi/bus ride away from Stroud train station, which also has direct links to London Paddington.

Train tickets can be bought at www.thetrainline.com

How much is the tour?

The tour costs £495 per person based on two people sharing a double/twin room.

What about my luggage?

This break includes luggage transfer(s) between lodgings, so you only need to worry about your day pack when you are moving accommodation. Each break includes luggage transfers for one large suitcase per person. You need to leave it in reception on the morning you are moving villages and it will arrive at your destination by late afternoon.

What about solo travellers and those requiring their own room?

Solo travellers are welcome on this tour and a supplement applies to cover the cost of solo occupancy of a double/twin room and the extra cost incurred in moving one set of luggage instead of two and providing a set of route maps for one rather than two people. A supplement also applies to those requiring their own room. See extra tab for more details.

Am I fit enough?

We offer a variety of itineraries to suit people all fitness levels and most of our breaks can be achieved by anyone with a decent overall level of fitness. If you are unsure you are fit enough or do not currently exercise we recommend engaging in regular physical activity for a few months prior to the holiday

When is the best time of year to go?

You can go any time of year but we recommend March to November as the best time of year for outdoor activities in the Cotswolds.

What should I bring?

We will provide you with a detailed pre-tour folder which includes a packing list but as a guide: good quality walking boots/shoes, comfortable walking clothing,  waterproof jacket and trousers, a rucksack and gloves/hat.

Do you offer London pickups?

Pick ups from London and other towns and villages can be arranged at an extra cost.

How long is this tour?

This tour last for 6 nights and 7 days with the option to extend by an extra night at the end of the tour

How do i get to the start of the tour?

The easiest option would be to get a direct train from London Paddington to Moreton-in-Marsh and then take a taxi to Chipping Campden. Train tickets can be booked online at www.thetrainline.com. The tour will finish in Painswick which is a short taxi ride from Stroud train station.