
Walking & Hiking Trails
The Cotswolds is crisscrossed with waymarked footpaths, from national trails to short village circuits. Here are some of the best-known long-distance routes to build a stay around.
An independent Cotswolds guesthouse offering comfortable rooms, a proper breakfast and an easy base for walking, cycling and exploring the villages.
The Cotswolds is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty known for honey-coloured stone villages, rolling hills and an extensive network of footpaths.
Whether you want a long-distance walk, a gentle stroll, a garden visit or just a good pub lunch, there is plenty to fill your days. Below are some of the places and ideas we’d suggest starting with.
Distances and journey times depend on where you are heading, so ask us about getting around when you enquire.


The Cotswolds is crisscrossed with waymarked footpaths, from national trails to short village circuits. Here are some of the best-known long-distance routes to build a stay around.

Not every walk needs to be a long one. These are well-known places for shorter, gentler strolls in classic Cotswold scenery.

The Cotswolds’ quiet lanes make for rewarding rides, though the hills are real. Distances depend on where you start and how far you want to go, so plan your route with a cycling map or app.

Beyond the villages and the footpaths, the Cotswolds has gardens, castles and historic sites worth a day out. Opening times and ticket details change, so please check each attraction’s own website before travelling.

The Cotswolds is well served with village pubs, tearooms and farm shops. Opening times and menus change, so ask us for current suggestions when you stay.

Low stone bridges across the River Windrush.

A market square surrounded by historic stone buildings.

A wide high street of golden stone, below Broadway Tower.

A historic high street and the start of the Cotswold Way.

Arlington Row and the River Coln.

A sloping high street running down to the River Windrush.
Check opening times, prices and any booking requirements before you travel. Details can change.
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