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 is a national trail through quintessential england. I would highly recommend you use this book if contemplating this walk. The cotswold way is a little over a one hundred mile foot path extending between chipping campden and bath. Just finished hiking the cotswold way with my family. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. This very useful publication was used in conjunction with a 1. Walking holidays in england cotswold way the cotswolds. A more detailed map of the way is supplied in booklet form, at a scale of 1. The cotswold way, selfguided walking tour in england.
Choose and book a national trail break or be inspired by our suggested itineraries. Following the western edge of the cotswold hills, the cotswold way route journeys through gently rolling, sheepgrazed pastures, stunning beech woodland, and dreamy, honeycoloured villages built from the delightfully warm cotswold stone. The walk is an experience not to be missed, and a big thanks to those volunteers who keep it maintained. Cotswold way national trail guide national trail guides. It was officially inaugurated as a national trail on 24 may 2007 and several new rights of way have been created. The cotswold chippy was a dream of lisas having moved to the cotswolds from yorkshire some eight years ago. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Walk the northern section of the cotswold way through the finest scenery of the cotswolds from chipping campden to painswick. About the route the cotswold way national trail is 102 miles of green rolling hills, picture postcard towns and villages. They are the best books available and are your essential companion for exploring the trails. 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 102mile 164km longdistance footpath through the cotswold hills in england, running along the cotswold edge escarpment between bath and chipping camden. The cotswold way cw is a fabulous longdistance trail that is well worth attempting.
Guidebook to walking the cotswold way national trail between chipping campden and. Walking the cotswold way welcome to our cotswold way hiking itineraries, information and details of each itinerary from 6 to 12 hiking days. 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. Cotswold way book walk the national trail, cicerone press. Cotswold internet books specialist booksellers for over. 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. This revised edition, which has also been chosen as the official guide to the cotswold way relay race, describes the cotswold way from the best vantage point on foot. The cotswold way section of the national trails website is very useful, with details of accommodation on the route. The trail was fairly well marked but the maps were incredibly. Since that time we have organised hiking holidays for.
Quality fish and chips on wheels fish and chips in the uk. Explore an ancient castle and savor a fresh pint in a traditional english pub. Find out about the trail and use the interactive map to explore accommodation, services and attractions on the route. Described in both directions over stages, the cotswold way can be walked year round and is suitable for beginner trekkers. Cotswold way in 6 to days contours walking holidays. The stagebystage route description is accompanied by overview maps at a scale of 1. Pdf the cotswold way download full pdf book download. 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. The cotswold way is a 102mile 164 km longdistance footpath, running along the cotswold edge escarpment of the cotswold hills in england. Walking tours england cotswolds hiking trips backroads.
Step back in time in scenic southern england on an idyllic walk through the cotswolds to the roman city of bath. 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. All aurum cleveland way cotswold way glyndwrs way north. You will walk through an eternally green landscape, punctuated by some of. The start of the cotswold way is easy to find as it is right by the old market hall. The cotswold way national trail we offer a 7 to 11 night selfguided walkinghiking holiday in the cotswolds, england.
The trail leads through quintessentially english countryside with little villages of honeycoloured stone, from open farmland to the historic city of bath. It meanders through the beautiful cotswold landscape, visiting read more. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Buy cotswold way national trail guide national trail guides by anthony burton isbn. 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. You can order through our abe books shop or by contacting us by emailing john. Follow cobbled paths through quaint villages of honeycolored cottages. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. The cotswold walking company offer a 7 walking day and 8 night cotswold walking holiday of the cotswold way.
I only wish that we had had the time to walk more of it, but the walk between chipping campden and the broadway tower was a great introduction. Having purchased this book in order to walk the way we were somewhat disappointed. Cotswold way national trail guide national trail guides paperback 1 mar 2012 by anthony burton author. Starting and finishing among the golden cotswold stone of. The cotswolds covers some 800 square miles of gorgeous english landscape and spreads into 5 counties gloucestershire, oxfordshire, warwickshire, wiltshire and worcestershire. 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. 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. 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. In may 1970, the ramblers and cotswold wardens celebrated their marking of the long distance path.
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 cotswold way became a national trail in may 2007, despite having been a muchloved walking route for more than 35 years. The area is defined by the bedrock of jurassic limestone that creates a. We used a tour company to transfer our luggage between. A five day and 45 mile walk on the cotswold way through some of the finest scenery in england. The cotswolds is the largest area of outstanding natural beauty aonb in england and wales. Guidebook to walking the 102 mile cotswold way national trail, between chipping campden and bath. A handy pocket sized guidebook for anyone walking the cotswold way national trail. In the cotswolds, britains premiere walking and hiking destination, every step forward is also a step back in time. Cotswold way by mark richards goodreads share book.
How can i order a book from cotswold internet books. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The 1st half cotswold way challenge is a 50km route, with over 1090m of climb a beautiful route, you will pass along the cotswold way through scenic villages and up some tough climbs rewarded by the views of the surrounding areas. A tough challenge but achievable with the right training. A guide to the 102mile cotswold way national trail between chipping campden and bath.
Read facts about the trail and watch the trail video. Today is a good introduction to the trail as a whole as you walk through agricultural land and open hills. This tour encompasses all 103 miles of the worldrenowned cotswold way national trail. Between chipping campden and bath, the 102 mile route explores the cotswolds aonb. 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. 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. 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. Click here for cotswold way maps books and videos relating to the cotswold way.
The maps which are simply cut and paste from os maps are woefully. 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. Cotswold way walking holidays from mickledore travel. A great little pocket book and just used it on the cotswold way. A polished guide to the cotswold way national trail, with detailed maps, gps waypoints and masses of practical information including a section on minimum. The magical cotswold way provides a stunning setting for a testing challenge with some fantastic views en route and tough hills in between. Described in both directions over stages, the cotswolds way is a lovely walk through one of the bestloved regions of lowland britain. Another title from the cotswold publisher, reardon.
Cotswold way custom itinerary national trail breaks. 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. Relax and spend 5 days revelling in gorgeous scenery along the idyllic northern section of the cotswold way. Guidebook to walking the cotswold way national trail. The text was extremely detailed and although the edition used was 3 years old was 99% accurate. The cotswold way by kev reynolds overdrive rakuten. This revised edition, which has also been chosen as the official guide to the. If you have any questions then please get in touch using our make an enquiry tab above.