Since that time we have organised hiking holidays for. With over 102 miles 164km of magical walking, magnificent views, ancient sites and beautiful villages, the cotswold way offers a taste of the south you wont forget. The cotswold way has inspired a wide choice of high quality guides, all written from deep love of the area. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This revised edition, which has also been chosen as the official guide to the. Cotswold internet books specialist booksellers for over. The magical cotswold way provides a stunning setting for a testing challenge with some fantastic views en route and tough hills in between.
The cotswold way is a 102mile 164 km longdistance footpath, running along the cotswold edge escarpment of the cotswold hills in england. 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 102mile 163km national trail that runs from chipping campden to bath, following the beautiful cotswold escarpment for much of its course. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The cotswold way by kev reynolds overdrive rakuten. The route offers a quintessentially english experience through flowerfilled meadows, wonderful beech woodland, charming towns and villages and past historic sites with amazing views from the cotswold escarpment. Between chipping campden and bath, the 102 mile route explores the cotswolds aonb. A guide to the 102mile cotswold way national trail between chipping campden and bath.
They are the best books available and are your essential companion for exploring the trails. The cotswold way, selfguided walking tour in england. The 102 mile route meanders through the cotswolds between chipping campden and bath. I looked around for books, maps, guides and all over the internet whilst planning my walk and camp of the way and this book was invaluable. A great little pocket book and just used it on the cotswold way. The start of the cotswold way is easy to find as it is right by the old market hall. The cotswold way runs nearly the entire length of the cotswolds area of natural beauty, hugging the western edge from chipping campden in the north to bath in the south. The text was extremely detailed and although the edition used was 3 years old was 99% accurate. 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.
Just finished hiking the cotswold way with my family. The cotswold walking company offer a 7 walking day and 8 night cotswold walking holiday of the cotswold way. Described in both directions over stages, the cotswolds way is a lovely walk through one of the bestloved regions of lowland britain. The cotswold way is a little over a one hundred mile foot path extending between chipping campden and bath. A tough challenge but achievable with the right training. The cotswolds covers some 800 square miles of gorgeous english landscape and spreads into 5 counties gloucestershire, oxfordshire, warwickshire, wiltshire and worcestershire. Guidebook to walking the 102 mile cotswold way national trail, between chipping campden and bath. The cotswold way national trail guides paperback june 1, 2010 by anthony burton author. Ita fantastic setting for a new ultra challenge that sets out from the heart of historic bath and 100km later its a finish line and celebration in cheltenham. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Step back in time in scenic southern england on an idyllic walk through the cotswolds to the roman city of bath. 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. 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. The maps which are simply cut and paste from os maps are woefully.
It meanders through the beautiful cotswold landscape, visiting read more. Cotswold way by mark richards goodreads share book. Guidebook to walking the cotswold way national trail. A handy pocket sized guidebook for anyone walking the cotswold way national trail. Thankfully this version was equally as useful, and ill be using trailblazers guides for future long distance walks in the uk as well. The cotswold way is a national trail through quintessential england.
A more detailed map of the way is supplied in booklet form, at a scale of 1. A firm fan of proper fish and chips, lisa could never find the same quality as where she is from, and it became apparent that the only way to solve that problem would be to do it ourselves the. Cotswold way custom itinerary national trail breaks. Plaques mark the start and end points, near the centre of town in chipping campden, and in the busy square outside the cathedral in bath. Starting and finishing among the golden cotswold stone of. A five day and 45 mile walk on the cotswold way through some of the finest scenery in england. The cotswold way cw is a fabulous longdistance trail that is well worth attempting. This very useful publication was used in conjunction with a 1. Having purchased this book in order to walk the way we were somewhat disappointed. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Quality fish and chips on wheels fish and chips in the uk.
Walking holidays in england cotswold way the cotswolds. Click here for cotswold way maps books and videos relating to the cotswold way. We used a tour company to transfer our luggage between. The cotswold way is a 102mile 164km longdistance footpath through the cotswold hills in england, running along the cotswold edge escarpment between bath and chipping camden.
The trail was fairly well marked but the maps were incredibly. By virtue of being an escarpment a long, steep slope or cliff that separates two relatively level areas of differing elevations the cotswold way affords almost. The cotswolds is the largest area of outstanding natural beauty aonb in england and wales. Another title from the cotswold publisher, reardon. Buy cotswold way national trail guide national trail guides by anthony burton isbn. Hiking in england cotswold way walking tours walk in. Follow cobbled paths through quaint villages of honeycolored cottages. Cotswold way national trail guide national trail guides paperback 1 mar 2012 by anthony burton author. In the cotswolds, britains premiere walking and hiking destination, every step forward is also a step back in time. The cotswold chippy was a dream of lisas having moved to the cotswolds from yorkshire some eight years ago. Guidebook to walking the cotswold way national trail between chipping campden and. This tour encompasses all 103 miles of the worldrenowned cotswold way national trail. It has a separate ordnance survey booklet which you can use when walking so you can read up the night before then use the maps as a guide during the day. Read facts about the trail and watch the trail video.
Walk the northern section of the cotswold way through the finest scenery of the cotswolds from chipping campden to painswick. If you have any questions then please get in touch using our make an enquiry tab above. 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. It was officially inaugurated as a national trail on 24 may 2007 and several new rights of way have been created. You will walk through an eternally green landscape, punctuated by some of. Relax and spend 5 days revelling in gorgeous scenery along the idyllic northern section of the cotswold way. The cotswold way national trail we offer a 7 to 11 night selfguided walkinghiking holiday in the cotswolds, england. Following the limestone escarpment on the western edge of the cotswolds, the 102 miles of the cotswold way take the walker through a quintessentially english landscape as varied as it is beautiful. Explore an ancient castle and savor a fresh pint in a traditional english pub. We have outlined below the itinerary and exactly what is included in the price of your cotswold way holiday, as well as further information below. The trail leads through quintessentially english countryside with little villages of honeycoloured stone, from open farmland to the historic city of bath. All aurum cleveland way cotswold way glyndwrs way north. Walking the cotswold way welcome to our cotswold way walking itineraries, below you will find details of each itinerary from 6 through to 12 hiking days.
Walking tours england cotswolds hiking trips backroads. I would highly recommend you use this book if contemplating this walk. You can order through our abe books shop or by contacting us by emailing john. In 2006 we set up our office in winchcombe, the hiking capital of the cotswolds. Described in both directions over stages, the cotswold way can be walked year round and is suitable for beginner trekkers. The area is defined by the bedrock of jurassic limestone that creates a. The stagebystage route description is accompanied by overview maps at a scale of 1. Find out about the trail and use the interactive map to explore accommodation, services and attractions 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. They include the historical depth of richard sale, the inspiration of kev reynolds, the authority of the ordnance survey behind anthony burton and the natives viewpoint in mark richards. Choose and book a national trail break or be inspired by our suggested itineraries.
The cotswold way section of the national trails website is very useful, with details of accommodation on the route. Cotswold way in 6 to days contours walking holidays. Today is a good introduction to the trail as a whole as you walk through agricultural land and open hills. In may 1970, the ramblers and cotswold wardens celebrated their marking of the long distance path. Pdf the cotswold way download full pdf book download. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.