Hiking Tours on the Cotswold Way

Yes, on every Cotswold Way itinerary. Your bags will be collected from your accommodation each day and moved to your overnight accommodation. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20kg/44lbs per person.

It's vital that you adhere to these limits. Heavier bags, or additional items might not be transferred, and you may be charged locally. Airlines may have different allowances, but our luggage handlers do not have the same capacity or equipment, and their health and safety is our priority.

Our full-trail tours take 9 to 12 days. Cotswold Way 12 Days, our most popular, gives you 10 walking days with time for the villages. Fit hikers can do it in 9 days at 14 to 17 miles a day.

Yes, solo travelers are very welcome. There will be a supplement because some costs, like transfers, aren't shared. Or if you'd like to book a single room, just ask. These are available for a supplement.

Great for first-time and experienced hikers alike.

The trail follows well-maintained footpaths, bridle paths, forest trails, open fields and quiet country roads. Along the way, you’ll tackle some steep climbs and descents that shouldn’t be underestimated. After long spells of rain, expect muddy trails and slower progress. You’ll also cross fields with grazing livestock, so it helps to feel comfortable around sheep and cattle.

Our tours range from easy-to-moderate to moderate-to-challenging, depending on which itinerary you choose. Daily difficulty can vary within each tour, so some days may feel a little easier or tougher than the overall rating suggests.

Choosing the right itinerary for you

To help you find the best fit, here’s how our Cotswold Way hiking tours compare:

• Easy-to-Moderate (Escape to the Cotswold Way | 5 Days): enjoy great hiking with some steep ups and downs, along with historical sights and time for afternoon tea.
• Moderate (10, 11 and 12 days; and The North and South Segments): More days mean more manageable daily distances, with plenty of time to explore the villages, viewpoints and historic sites along the way.
• Moderate-to-challenging (9 Days): Longer days on the trail, best suited to fit, experienced hikers.

Yes. You'll have GPS maps and route notes in the Macs app, which works offline. We book every night and move your luggage, so you just follow the trail and stop for tea when you like.

The easiest way to reach Chipping Campden is by train and bus. Most trips follow three simple steps:

1. Get to Moreton-in-Marsh. Direct trains run from London Paddington, taking about 2 hours. Coming from Birmingham? Take the train to Stratford-upon-Avon instead (about 1 hour).
2. Catch the bus or take a cab to Chipping Campden. From Moreton-in-Marsh station, it’s a five-minute walk to the Corn Exchange, where the Line 22 bus runs to Chipping Campden (about 25 minutes). Alternatively, look at booking a local taxi to take you there.

Yes, if you are looking for an alternative then why not split the trail in two and hike each half on a separate trip?

• Cotswold Way North (7 days): Hike the popular northern half of the trail, starting in Chipping Campden.
• Cotswold Way South (7 days): Hike the quieter southern half of the trail, finishing in the historic city of Bath.
• Escape to the Cotswolds (5 days): A short sampler of the trail, perfect if you’re short on time or want to add a few days in the Cotswolds to a wider trip around England.