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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.

A walker on the Cotswold Way along the edge of the escarpment
National Trail

The Cotswold Way

A National Trail of around 102 miles running from Chipping Campden to Bath along the Cotswold escarpment. Many walkers tackle it in sections, with day walks between villages.

A footpath crossing open fields between Cotswold villages
Long-distance path

The Warden’s Way

A waymarked route linking Bourton-on-the-Water and Winchcombe through quiet farmland and villages.

A river valley in the Cotswolds seen from a walking path
Long-distance path

The Windrush Way

A waymarked path linking Winchcombe and Bourton-on-the-Water, running through valleys and stone-built villages.

Broadway Tower standing on the hill above the Vale of Evesham
Viewpoint

Broadway Hill

Broadway Tower stands on the escarpment above Broadway, a popular destination for walkers on the Cotswold Way.

A gentle riverside path beside a Cotswold stream
Village to village

The Slaughters

The riverside paths between Upper and Lower Slaughter are among the most photographed in the Cotswolds.

A woodland path under beech trees
Woodland

Woodland paths

Beech woods and quiet bridleways are never far away. Check your map for rights of way before setting out.

Plan with a proper map. Use an up-to-date Ordnance Survey map or a reliable walking app, and check the route before you go.

Ask us. We are happy to talk through ideas for your stay and to tell you how you can reach the start of a walk from the guesthouse.

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