Find out about the trail and use the interactive map to explore accommodation, services and attractions on the route. Oct 22, 2019 despite being approved as a national trail in 1998, the cotswold way didnt officially open until 2007. Cotswold way national trail guides by anthony burton. The cotswold way is britains newest national trail. Cotswold way aurum buy from the national trails shop. Welcome to painswick, the midpoint of the cotswold way national trail. The cotswold way national trail we offer a 7 to 11 night selfguided walkinghiking holiday in the cotswolds, england. The whole cotswolds way is steeped in history, and this national trail gives you. That said, its not completely impossible to get lost. We used a tour company to transfer our luggage between. Cotswold way cicerone amazon media group 2016 other. As a result, waymarking is generally very good along the routes entire length, with signposts, the national trail acorn symbol, and other markers making a regular appearance. Cotswold way national trail 9day walking tour in england.
The cotswold way is one of the uks managed national trail footpaths, running 103 miles from the market town of chipping campden in the north of the cotswolds, to the spa town of bath in the south. Cotswold way in 6 to days contours walking holidays. The northern cotswold way explores the quintessential english countryside of the cotswolds. Cotswold walks cotswold walking holidays macs adventure. Jun 01, 2010 the cotswold way section of the national trails website is very useful, with details of accommodation on the route. Walking the cotswold way welcome to our cotswold way hiking itineraries, information and details of each itinerary from 6 to 12 hiking days. A cotswold way walk including maps, route files and. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the cotswold way. Accommodation on the cotswold way national trail breaks. It follows the cotswold escarpment, with dramatic and farreaching views across the severn vale towards the welsh hills, plunging down to visit honeycoloured villages, old market towns and the elegant and historic city of bath.
The cotswold way national trail companion book depository. My wife and i both in our 50s hiked the cw in 7 days in july 2019, completing about 15 miles 24 kms a day carrying our day packs. Walking holidays in england cotswold way the cotswolds. You can also call our 247 local assistance phone number anytime. Cotswold way circular and linear walks national trail breaks. The cotswold way is a long distance national trail of approximately 100 miles in length. Kev reynolds reflects on the unique qualities of the cotswold way, britains 19th national trail, and on why it is that once walked, you are likely to return time and again to explore and rediscover what makes this trail so special. About the route the cotswold way national trail is 102 miles of green rolling hills, picture postcard towns and villages. Starting in the north cotswolds in chipping campden and finishing in bath at the abbey, this undulating route follows the natural beauty of the cotswold escarpment landscape. National trail two way trail guide chipping campden to bath, edition 4. A beautiful green landscape of rolling farmland, quiet woods and picturesque villages steeped in history. This tour encompasses all 103 miles of the worldrenowned cotswold way national trail. The cotswold way is a 102mile 163km national trail that runs from chipping campden to bath, following the beautiful cotswold escarpment for much of its course.
Pdf the cotswold way download full pdf book download. Cotswold way national trail guide national trail guides. The 102 mile 163km route is described in both directions over stages, of between 6 and 10 miles, depending on the existence of overnight accommodation. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. The trail leads through quintessentially english countryside with little villages of honeycoloured stone, from open farmland to the historic city of bath. The path is the responsibility of the national trail officer, under the auspices of the cotswold way national trail office see box p42. Anthony burton is the author of more than 50 books including two other national trail. Sep 29, 2018 the cotswold way is a designated 102 mile national walking trail.
The cotswold way national trail is a scenic, undulating route through quiet cotswold countryside following the ridge through the cotswolds area of outstanding natural beauty aonb via the villages of broadway, winchcombe, dursley and wottonunderedge. Hiking in england cotswold way walking tours walk in the. The whole cotswolds way is steeped in history, and this national trail gives you the opportunity to experience the very best of it. Cotswold way national trail os map booklet cicerone press.
Highpoints and highlights of the cotswold way national. This guide gives all the practical information needed to help to plan a walk on the cotswold way national trail including which maps and guide books are available, how to get there, contacts for providers of tourist information, organised holidays and luggage transfer, and comprehensive details about accommodation and local services including pubs, cafes, banks village. It was officially inaugurated as a national trail on 24 may 2007 and several new rights of way have been created. The cotswold way is a 102 mile 164km long distance walk that became a national trail in may 2007, running along the cotswold edge escarpment of the cotswold hills in the south west of england between chipping campden and bath. For most of its length it follows the cotswold escarpment giving wonderful views of the surrounding landscape. Cotswold way self guided walking holiday in england. There are a number of circular walks based on the trail including 1 and 2 day walks and shorter easy. An attractive and popular trail that offers beautiful rural surroundings with facilities and. The cotswold way is a 102 mile trail between chipping campden in gloucestershire and bath somerset, running along the cotswold escarpment. Buy cotswold way national trail guide national trail guides by anthony burton isbn. The cotswold way cw is a fabulous longdistance trail that is well worth attempting. Guidebook to walking the cotswold way national trail between chipping campden and bath, across the cotswolds aonb which includes both a guide to the route and a separate mapping booklet.
Cotswold way national trail, gloucestershire, england. It follows the cotswold escarpment, with dramatic and farreaching views across the severn vale towards the welsh hills, plunging down to visit honeycoloured villages, old market towns and the elegant and historic city. I would highly recommend you use this book if contemplating this walk. Most of the trail is in gloucestershire and the center point is near painswick. Take time to visit the rococo gardens and the churchyard from the 1800s.
National trail breaks discover yourself on a national. Cotswold way national trail ldwa long distance paths. It became the 16th national trail in england and wales in 2007 and, being a relatively new national trail, the cotswold way is very well way marked. The stagebystage route description is accompanied by overview maps at a scale of 1. Choose and book a national trail break or be inspired by our suggested itineraries. The route crosses typical cotswold countryside with a patchwork of fields partioned by traditional honey coloured dry stone walls across rolling.
Add your information to the cotswold way national trail. The cotswold walking co join us for fantastic cotswold. Mar 14, 2016 the stagebystage route description is accompanied by overview maps at a scale of 1. The cotswold way, a 164km 102 mile national trail from chipping campden in the north to bath in the south, presented at 1. National trail two way trail guide chipping campden to bath uk longdistance kev reynolds. The cotswold way itself runs along the western escarpment of the cotswold hills, from the market town of chipping campden in the north to the world heritage city of bath in the south. Starting from chipping campden and finishing in the world heritagelisted city of bath, this trail proudly showcases the finest scenery, history, architecture and culture the cotswolds.
This small town features a number of boutique shops and independent restaurants. The cotswold way history trek national trail breaks. The cotswold way is a 102mile 164 km longdistance footpath, running along the cotswold edge escarpment of the cotswold hills in england. Cotswold way book walk the national trail, cicerone press. Cotswold way selfguided walking holidays in the uk for. Visit the shop for official national trail maps and guidebooks.
Youll walk just over 100 miles, and following the cotswold way allows you to explore this beautiful region on foot, passing through local villages and guiding you to a wide variety of historical sites and scenic overlooks. The national trail website describes the starting point of the cotswold way as bath abbey. Cotswold way national trail walking tour south section. Starting from chipping campden and finishing in the world heritagelisted city of bath, this trail proudly showcases the finest scenery, history, architecture and culture the cotswolds area of outstanding natural beauty has to offer.
Hiking in england cotswold way walking tours walk in. Map of the 102 mile 163km cotswold way national trail, between chipping camden and bath. Cotswold way national trail, gloucestershire, england slow. This guide gives all the practical information needed to help to plan a walk on the cotswold way national trail including which maps and guide books are available, how to get there, contacts for providers of tourist information, organised holidays and luggage transfer, and comprehensive details about accommodation and local services including pubs, cafes, banks village shops etc. Guidebook to walking the 102 mile 163km cotswold way national trail between chipping campden and bath, across the cotswolds aonb. Established in 2006, we are a local business to the cotswolds. This booklet is included with the cicerone guidebook to the trail, and shows the full route on os 1.
There are a number of maps and guides to help you enjoy the trail, we have listed most of them here. However, we decided to follow the route in the official national trail guide book by anthony burton and start in chipping campden. Despite being approved as a national trail in 1998, the cotswold way didnt officially open until 2007. Read facts about the trail and watch the trail video. The trail typically takes two weeks to walk, and is suitable for walkers at all levels of experience. The trail follows wellmaintained footpaths, bridleways, open fields and some minor roads. The cotswold way is a national trail and is fully waymarked. Following the limestone escarpment on the western edge of the cotswolds. Walk the entire cotswold way national trail on this 9day selfguided walking tour. The cotswold way became a national trail in may 2007, despite having been a muchloved walking route for more than 35 years. The cotswold way is a 102 mile 164km long national trail running between the market town of chipping campden and the city of bath. Choose this itinerary if you want to explore the best of the cotswolds on foot but dont have time to walk the full cotswold way. A more detailed map of the way is supplied in booklet form, at a scale of 1. The walk provides long distance views from the cotswold escarpment as it journeys through picturesque towns and villages, over open top hills, along escarpment ridges and through ancient woodland as well as passing a number of well known ancient sites.
Whether you choose to walk the cotswold way, a national trail, beginning in chipping camden and providing the opportunity to walk all the way to the great roman city of bath, or the cotswold trail, a circular walk that takes you through the delightful villages of broadway and bourtononthewater. The cotswold way, selfguided walking tour in england. The cotswold way runs for 164km 102 miles and connects the market town of chipping campden in gloucestershire to the city of bath in somerset near bristol. The guidebook which includes both a guide to the route and a separate os 1. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. May 18, 2015 the cotswold way is a national trail through quintessential england. Look at a geological map of england and it is immediately clear that the origins of the presentday cotswolds lie in the jurassic period.
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