Cotswold Way (The South)
7 Days & 6 Nights 4.6 Read 164 reviews- Walking the southern section of the Cotswold Way to Bath
- Views of England’s most beautiful landscapes
- Wandering through the quiet lanes of picturesque Cotswold villages
- Enjoying the warm and friendly atmosphere of a Cotswold country pub
- Bath, home to some of England’s most amazing Georgian architecture
What To Expect
Trip Style:
Self Guided | Go at your own pace on an independent active holiday.
Activity:
Inn to Inn Walking | A classic point to point walking trip, staying in a different location each night
Ideal if you have an interest in:
National Parks & Trails
Inspiration:
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Grade & Terrain
The way is on well maintained footpaths, bridleways, across fields and on some minor roads. It does involve some steep ascent and descent from the escarpment but in general the walking is fairly moderate.
Navigation
The Cotswold Way is a National Trail and is fully way marked. A comprehensive guidebook and map are supplied.
Accommodation Information
One of the highlights of this tour is the high standard of the accommodation. You will stay in carefully selected B&B’s, guesthouses and small hotels. Your room will always have an ensuite or private bathroom. A delicious breakfast is always included.
Alternative accommodation
During the high season, you might be booked into alternative accommodations which are not listed in the description. Any alternative accommodation will be of the same or better standard as those described.
Single Rooms
If you require single rooms within your party we will always try and accommodate you subject to availability. A single supplement is payable.
Solo Walkers
This walking holiday is available to solo walkers but as we incur additional baggage transfer costs their is a solo walker supplement payable.
- 6 Nights hand picked B&B's, guesthouses and small hotels
- 6 Breakfasts
- Door to door baggage transfer
- A detailed information pack, maps and guide book
- Emergency telephone support
- Travel to Painswick
- Travel from Bath
- Lunches, dinners, snacks and drinks
- Travel Insurance
- Personal Equipment
- Extra nights
When To Go
You can start The Cotswold Way South on any day between April and October subject to availability. The Cotswolds are very popular so it is best to book as far in advance as you are able to.
Getting to the Start
Painswick is accessible from London with a train service to Stroud. From Stroud there are taxi or bus services are available for the 4 miles from Stroud to Painswick.
Please check the National Rail website for train times and schedules and the also the National Express website for bus times and schedules.
Getting from the End
Fast and frequent train services connect Bath to London (1h30). If you have left a car in Chipping Campden getting back from Bath on public transport rail/bus takes about 3.5 hours. We don’t recommend you leave a car in Bath as long term parking is expensive.
Baggage Transfer
Your bags will be transferred from your accommodation as per your itinerary and moved onto your next overnight accommodation. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20kg per person. Please ensure that you do not bring more than one bag of 20kg as if this occurs, the luggage transfer company will ask you to pay an additional fee (approx. £5.00 per day, per bag). This additional payment, should it be necessary, needs to be made locally to the driver and in cash.
General Information
The distances and ascent/descents are approximations of the recommended routes. Please be prepared by packing all necessary items, for example, proper rain gear (jacket and pants), sun hat, sunscreen. Your information pack has a detailed equipment list which includes standard walking/cycling gear such as good walking boots or shoes, warm and waterproof clothes for the cooler months and lightweight clothing for summer, and a day pack.
Equipment
Please be prepared by packing all necessary items, for example, proper rain gear (jacket and pants), sun hat, sunscreen. Your information pack has a detailed equipment list which includes standard walking/cycling gear such as good walking boots or shoes, warm and waterproof clothes for the cooler months and lightweight clothing for summer, and a day pack.
Travel Insurance
It is a requirement of booking this tour with Macs Adventure that you have suitable travel insurance which covers you for the activity and emergency evacuation and hospital care.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Painswick Day 2 Painswick to King’s Stanley 9.2 miles / 14.8 km Day 3 King's Stanley to Wotton-Under-Edge 15 miles / 24 km Day 4 Wotton-Under-Edge to Old Sodbury 12.6 miles / 20.3 km Day 5 Old Sodbury to Cold Ashton 9.2 miles / 14.8 km Day 6 Cold Ashton to Bath 10.1 miles / 16.3 km Day 7 Onward TravelThe Macs Adventure Way
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