Discover the beauty of walking in the South of England. This region offers plenty of variety from the bustling chocolate box villages of the Cotswolds to the laid-back, vibrant harbour town life of Cornwall. View the poppy fields as you walk from the historic city of Winchester to the coastal chalk cliffs on the South Downs Way. Or breathe in the salty sea air as you walk on dramatic coastal cliffs past colourful fishing villages on the South West Coast Path.
Since 2005, Macs Adventure has been offering self-guided walking holidays through Southern England. With local knowledge, included luggage transfers and tried-and-tested routes on our award-winning Macs App, all you need to do is turn up and put one foot in front of the other.
Rolling hills, honey-colored stone, and villages that feel frozen in time. In this video, we take you through some of the best villages in the Cotswolds - from postcard-perfect streets and historic market towns to peaceful riverside hamlets. Each stop showcases the quiet charm, rich history, and beautiful countryside that make the Cotswolds one of England’s most loved walking regions. The best part? You can visit these villages on our self-guided Cotswolds hiking or biking itineraries. With hand-picked accommodation, luggage transfers, and flexible routes, you’re free to explore at your own pace - on foot or by bike.
In this video, our South West Coast Path experts share their personal highlights along England’s longest National Trail — think dramatic coastal scenery, charming seaside towns, and days where the path hugs the edge of the coast.
The Cotswolds is world-famous for bustling market towns, beautiful villages, and stunning countryside. Our travellers love walking in England’s quintessential landscapes, discovering the abbeys, historic houses, ruins and history of the area. In this video, take a look at our flagship Slower Adventure: The Cotswolds in Comfort
Join us on a walk from St Ives to Penzance on the South West Coast Path. This remote and exhilarating walk along the clifftops visits the bustling towns, golden sands and secluded coves of Cornwall.
The PIG-in the Cotswolds, a storybook hotel nestled in Barnsley village, Cirencester. With its honey-hued 17th-century house, Arts & Crafts gardens by Rosemary Verey, kitchen-garden cuisine, and tranquil Fieldhouse Spa, it’s the kind of place where beauty and warmth go hand in hand.
From their 25-mile menu ethos to on-site kitchen gardens, every plate is rooted in the local landscape. They’ve embraced B Corp certification, embedding social and environmental accountability into their operations. Join us as we peel back the curtain on the sustainable practices, the people who make them happen, and the choices that make THE PIG more than just a beautiful place to stay.
The Cotswolds Effortlessly Bring the Classic English Countryside to Life
Whether you’ve imagined it in a Dickens novel or watched Jeremy Clarkson’s Farm, there is no denying that the Cotswolds are the picture-postcard definition of quintessential England. On a self-guided walking holiday, you'll spend your days hiking through rolling hills, farmland and pretty villages, arriving in your next stop just as most day-trippers are heading home. After the obligatory post-walk pint in a country pub, a hearty dinner awaits, followed by a night in a coaching inn that’s likely welcomed travellers for centuries. And the best part? You wake up the following morning and do it all again!
The Coast Tells Its Own Story
The South West Coast Path has been getting plenty of attention in recent years, thanks in part to the media buzz around the Salt Path book and film. It has done a brilliant job of putting the 630-mile trail on the map, but it has also stirred up its fair share of negativity around the authenticity of Raynor Winn's story. Regardless of the good or bad press—or what a court of law might say — the coast itself remains unchanged. Epic, spectacular and it does drama better than anyone!
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