Location: Cotswolds
Top Things to do in Cotswolds
The 7 Best Hiking Trails in Cotswolds, England
The Cotswolds (/ˈkɒtswoʊldz/ KOTS-wohldz, /-wəldz/ -wəldz) is an area in south central England containing the Cotswold Hills, a range of rolling hills which rise from the meadows of the upper Thames to an escarpment, known as the Cotswold Edge, above the Severn Valley and Evesham Vale. The area is defined by the bedrock of Jurassic limestone that creates a type of grassland habitat rare in the UK and that is quarried for the golden coloured Cotswold stone. It contains unique features derived from the use of this mineral; the predominantly rural landscape contains stone-built villages, historical towns and stately homes and gardens. The population of the District is about 84,000.
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1. Cotswold Way
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 202 reviews
This 104-mile hiking trail starts close to Shakespeare's Stratford and finishes in Bath, as it winds through pretty countryside and delightful villages steeped in history.
Reviewed By karencA6283NY - Peterborough, United Kingdom
My friend and I are planning on walking the national trail over a few weekends. So far we have walked from Chipping Campden to Seven springs and have really enjoyed the variety and stunning views. Highlights: Hailes Abbey, Broadway, views from Cleeve Hill, Stanton and Belas Knap plus too many other places to mention. Take a drink in Stanton as (walking south) we found no other options on the trail until Hailes fruit farm. A really beautiful trail.
2. Walks around Wotton-under-Edge
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By bazb949 - Watford, United Kingdom
A simple, there-and-back dog walk taking in Newark Park house and grounds. Just follow the Cotswold Way out of the village. A fairly steep climb through woods and up a track before branching off across fields to arrive at Newark's car park area. A modest entry fee gets you into the grounds (a welcome tea/coffee room with outside seating) where there's a choice of three, marked walks affording views and a chance to talk to the lambs. The gardens of the house are delightful and it's worth popping in to the house itself (leave the dogs outside). We spent the best part of a day out as the weather was glorious. The return, downhill, walk is much quicker, retracing our steps and taking in a path along side the stream and back into Valley Road. A very pleasant way to appreciate the English countryside and take in a little bit of history, too. Recommended!
3. Walk to Broadway Tower
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4.5 based on 341 reviews
Reviewed By 984annl - Bristol, United Kingdom
Followed the circular walk devised by the Cotswold Way National trail and it is clearly marked and takes a gentle route up via St earburghas church to the tower and follows the Cotswold way trail back down Plenty to do at the country park at the top and also stunning views on a great day take as long or as little as you like and even make a day of it
4. Warden's Way
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4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By nicmad1 - Manchester, United Kingdom
What a lovely place. A must stroll whilst in the area. If it’s a warm day, you can have a foot paddle in the water. Love it.
5. Cotswolds Way
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By 984annl - Bristol, United Kingdom
A 102 mile walk from Chipping Campden to Bath - done in bits over several weeks or as an 8 day holiday with your stuff being moved on day after day and staying in b&bs I as lucky when I did mine that the weather was great
6. Charlbury No 1 Circular Walk
7. Gloucester Waterway Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
