The Cotswold Line
Walk Details:
Duration: 3, 4 or 5 nights / 2, 3, or 4 days walking
Distance: 22.75 miles / 36.4 km - 32.75 miles / 52.4 km
Grade: Easy to moderate
The best walking in the shortest time - this tour takes you through some of the most scenic and historic parts of the Cotswolds. It starts in Cheltenham Spa in the south and ends in Moreton-in-Marsh in the north, both of which are easily accessible by rail from London and major airports.
The route leads across rolling hills and through charming villages, passing landmarks such as Belas Knap long barrow, Hailes Abbey, and Sudeley Castle, providing a glimpse into the region's rich history and cultural heritage.
The tour balances gentle exploration with opportunities to experience the Cotswolds’ unique character. The highlights of the tour are villages like Stanton, Winchcombe, and Blockley with historic churches and traditional limestone cottages, and the local attractions such as Broadway Tower and famous gardens such as Hidcote and Kiftsgate Court Gardens. Each stage of the journey offers something different, from historical sites and pastoral landscapes to quiet meadows and bustling market towns, making it a rewarding way to explore this quintessentially English countryside.
Upgraded accommodation available on request.
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Prices from:
£495 pp for 3 nights
£635 pp for 4 nights
£795 pp for 5 nights
Prices based on 2 people sharing an en-suite room.
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Optional Extra
If you would like one of our expert local guides to join you for a walk, please enquire about availability. Your guide will engage you in all things Cotswolds and explain the hidden secrets, routes, gardens, and history with a level of insight and personal experience that only a private guide can provide.
Itinerary Options
If you are short of time and want to concentrate you walking into 2 or 3 days, then this tour is suitable for you. It includes some of the best walking in the Cotswolds, tailored to suit your needs and budget.
Emerald green hills, picture-perfect villages, and adorable sheep... Watch our clients' charming time-lapse video of walking the Cotswold Line!
Key Points
A taxi from Cheltenham Spa train station to Winchcombe should cost approximately £30.
What’s included
- Up to date and easy to follow route notes and maps in a handy sized booklet. One set per 2 people.
- Digital map download and walking app to track your position as you walk.
- A helpful and comprehensive information pack, including notes on where to eat and what to visit.
- Hand-picked, high quality, accommodation from B&B’s to luxury hotels with en-suite facilities.
- Breakfast each morning.
- Upgraded accommodation available on request.
- Door to door luggage services.
- Local knowledgeable support and assistance when you need it not just Monday - Friday, 9-5.
When to go
Any time of year but we suggest March to November. Departure on any day subject to accommodation availability. Some accommodations charge a supplement at weekends or insist on a 2 night stay.
Remember
Many of our walks can be shortened by using either public transport or taxis. We can also adapt these routes to suit the time you have available and your walking capabilities.
Comments & Testimonials
Thank you, Andrew we have had a great trip and really appreciate all that you did to make it a great experience! Please share our gratitude with your team!
Sabrina P.
September 2024
Just returned to the States with great appreciation for our first walking experience with Cotswold Walks! We loved the quiet, unhurried experience of navigating the countryside and the gorgeous vistas of farm country and historic sites we encountered every day. Your detailed trail maps, coupled with the very useable and accurate app, helped us sort out details of the trip navigation easily -- they were of exceptional quality! We loved the chance to explore the small towns we visited and the inns were comfortable and welcoming. This was our first walking vacation and, based on what a wonderful experience it was, we will certainly do it again! Thanks so much for arranging such a terrific trip!
Sarah S.
September 2023
I finally have a chance to reply and to let you know that our hiking tour in the Cotswolds was exceptional! It certainly exceeded our expectations. From the moment I made contact with Adam describing the trip we wanted, he was organized and professional. He created a perfect hiking experience for us that was exactly what we hoped for. All of the accommodations we had were wonderful. The hiking from town to town was simply beautiful. What a great asset to have those public paths everywhere! Having all the trails downloaded to GPS made the navigating so easy. We ran into other hikers trying to read their paper maps in the rain and having a hard time. I just put my phone in a plastic bag and it worked great. We rarely got lost, but when we did the GPS let us know! Just a fabulous trip all the way around and we have already decided we want to do it again. We will definitely use Cotswold Walks the next time and will recommend your company to anyone who is interested.
Mary G.
September 2023
My husband and I had a fantastic time on the Cotswold Line! Three days and four nights was the perfect length for our first rambling trip. We were really thankful for the pair of hiking poles. We each carried one and found it really helped walking up and down hills and through uneven fields. The route notes were very clear, but it was good to have the app as a backup.
Whitney H.
August 2023
Our four days of walking in the Cotswolds were wonderful. The highlight of our two week visit to England. We loved the sense of being away from everything. It was just us, beautiful scenery, wildflowers and the sheep. The directions, maps and GPS were great and easy to use. Our favorite lodging was The Portland Guesthouse. We enjoyed dinner at The Swan in Broadway. I’ve already recommended Cotswold Walks to friends and would do it again myself. Thank you so much. This trip exceeded my expectations.
Cathleen W.
May 2023
We had the best trip, everything was perfect! All the accommodations was above expected, the route was amazingly beautiful and all the people we met so friendly. Your communication before and during our trip was 100% and the maps and app helped us find our way perfectly fine. Although Lygon Arms was a marvelous experience of course, I think the last stop in Moreton-In-Marsh was our favorite. Nice town and lovely hotel. I have recommended you to several friends of mine and we will come back for another walk in the future.
Annika B.
April 2023
I apologize for not sending you a huge thank-you when we returned from our wonderful Cotswold walk- however, better late than never.
Your arrangements and suggestions all worked out wonderfully. Even the car transportation was punctual and accommodating!
We lucked into glorious weather, only having a few minutes of light rain one day when crossing the hills from Cheltenham to Broadway. Your directions were very helpful but the app with GPS was a fabulous addition, preventing us from getting lost.
Again, we appreciate all of your assistance with planning our vacation. We had such a marvelous time exploring the Cotswolds and being together on the trails.
Karen L.
July 2022
I wanted to let you know how much I appreciated your service and the entire experience with Cotswold Walks.
We were in the UK for two weeks, and the time hiking was by far the best part of the entire trip! Everything was so well organized, I loved all the accommodations, and when we had the slight issue (below) everything was handled so well and came out perfect. The hikes were gorgeous, and the maps and app was very helpful and easy to navigate,
Thank you so much for everything! We will definitely use you again, and refer everyone we know to Cotswold Walks!
Amy S.
July 2022
Thank you so much to everyone for our wonderful trip! We really enjoyed everything about our walk through the Cotswolds-your maps and directions, the hotel choices, your help in renting the walking poles, etc. Thank you so much for your hard work in making everything turn out well for us.
Robin R.
October 2019
We have concluded our walks/ hikes - we enjoyed every step - the notes/directions were spot on - thank you for assisting us on a wonderful adventure - my wife is ready to do it again.
Roger M.
September 2019
Just wanted to thank all of you for a wonderful walking tour of the Cotswolds! Everything was top notch - the accommodations, the breakfasts, the luggage transfers, and the trail guides. What a lovely way to spend time in the Cotswolds. Thank you.
Crisse H.
September 2019
The whole walk was highly memorable, and it was so amazing to be really away from it all - very seldom near roads, no cars etc. We had a wonderful time and are recommending it to all our friends. The route notes and all accompanying documents were brilliant, no problems finding our way at all!
Susan D.
June 2019
Thank you so much for arranging the wonderful Cotswold Walks tour. My husband and I had a fabulous time! Everything went off without a hitch. We loved all of the inns chosen for us. They were all unique, some historically fascinating, and all a little quirky in their own ways.
Irene S.
June 2019
My husband and I had a terrific experience with Cotswold Walks (C.W.) and we can highly recommend this company for your Cotswold experience. We completed a four day walk (33 miles) from Cheltenham to Moreton-in-Marsh with support from Inn to Inn (i.e. they transported our luggage each day.) The online process for arranging our walk was easy and straightforward. We simply contacted C.W. (with less than three weeks until our departure date!) and they replied promptly with all the information and payment details. Prior to leaving, we received detailed information at our home in the U.S. (Note: it is important that you take this information with you as you will use it every day on your trip.) One of the things that was great about this walk is that the scenery varied each day. There are always green fields and sheep, true, (such adorable lambs in the spring) but there are also always increases in elevation into forested areas and through picture perfect villages.
Sarah S.
April 2019
It was a really great holiday. Everyone we met was very friendly, every pub, cafe and restaurant we went to had great food and atmosphere. Each village was picturesque. The walks themselves had amazing views, weren't too strenuous, and were a good length for a day's walk. Excellent to not have to carry luggage from one place to another as well. I will 100% book one with you again in the future.
Jodie P.
April 2019
I just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our walk. The Cotswolds are so beautiful. We would highly recommend your company for the detailed planning and the choice of accommodations. The hosts were friendly and very helpful and the food delicious. Cheers to Harry and Douglas at Hill House for providing us with an early breakfast so we could catch a train. We made a couple of wrong turns but nothing we couldn't figure out to get us back on the right track. We had the most amazing weather too -- sunshine and no rain the entire time. I know we were lucky for that--guess it helps being prepared with rain gear but not having to use it.
Donna C.
October 2018
Good morning! We had a wonderful trip. The weather was remarkable - no rain. The people were exceptional at all the lodgings and restaurants we experienced. The walking notes could be confusing at times but the electronic maps sorted it out easily. Thank you for putting together this wonderful trip. If I were lucky enough to do it again I would stay two days in each town as there is so much to see and do in every one.
Jean K.
September 2018
It was a great experience to walk through the magnificent Cotswold countryside. The weather was perfect, the accommodations were appropriate to allow us to feel as if we were "locals", and the towns we visited were quite interesting. We especially enjoyed Broadway and our dinners at the Broadway Hotel pub and Russell's. We also spent a lovely evening at dinner in Chipping Campden at a restaurant and bar offering some 30+ different gin, tonic and fruit combinations. I don't recall the name, but it was next door to the Fig. The guide instructions were very detailed. Having said that, we did find ourselves "off track" two or three times, but we were able to figure it out. Our most interesting moment on our walk was commenting about a sign which read "Bull in field". We laughed and then looked and there, indeed, was a very large bull surrounded by other cattle, standing directly on the path we needed to access. We decided to take a longer, less direct route through that field! All in all, a most memorable trip. Thank you and your team for your guidance and flexibility. Ill send you a picture or two. Cheers.
Steve S.
September 2018
We really enjoyed our walk. Lots of beautiful views, farm animals, good breakfasts, interesting stops, and great accommodations each evening. We purposely chose shorter distances on this walk so that we could enjoy the villages and have time to relax. We especially enjoyed the Apple B&B in Broadway and the inn in Moreton-in-Marsh.
Our only suggestion is that the first part of the walk, from Cheltenham race course to the top of the hill, was confusing. You may want to have some one walk it to make sure of the directions although maybe we missed something. Luckily we met a dog walker at the top who got us on the right path. The rest seemed pretty straightforward with only a couple of trial and error spots. Thanks for planning a memorable walk!
Kathleen S.
September 2018
Dear Kathleen, thank you so much for your feedback, we encourage everyone to download the OS map to their phone before you arrive, (which you should receive in advance), which can help remedy any confusion. We have also added photos to our route notes to help clarify the route.
Thanks to you we had a lovely holiday in the Cotswolds. All of the accommodations were very clean and suitable. Your recommendations of Places to Eat and Drink were very helpful. Favorite pub was the Crown and Trumpet in Broadway. Our room in The White Hart Inn in Winchcombe was really a challenge with its extremely low ceilings and the very steep stairway. Our favorite B&B accommodation was at Windrush House in Broadway which was definitely the most spacious. Our hosts at Windrush and Clematis House in Cheltenham were the friendliest. Unexpected delights on the walk were finding Father Brown's Church in Blockley when we stopped at the cafe for lunch, and visiting the falconry centre outside of Moreton-in-Marsh. We also enjoyed Sudley Castle in Winchcombe very much. Your route notes were excellent. Their detail used in conjunction with the OS map app allowed us to confirm our location at various points along the way. All in all we would rate the variety of services provided by Cotswold Walks - organizing the accommodations, the detail of the walk notes, providing for the moving of luggage, the info on services and attractions along the way - to be well worth the price. Thank you!
Cindy B.
September 2018
I have been home from my UK trip for three days now, and I want to express my gratitude for your work to make my Cotswold holiday the experience of a lifetime! It was brilliant! Thank you for being available to put together a quality experience on short notice. The inns you booked for me were simply fantastic. I loved every one of them, and the White Hart Royal in Moreton-in-Marsh was a great way to end the long walking tour in luxury. I wasn't expecting it to be so posh! I really enjoyed Harry and Douglas at Hill House in Bath, too. What lovely hosts.
I was born in the Suffolk area of England, so I am a dual British/American citizen, but I have only been back as an adult this time and once two years ago. Walking through such beautiful places last week was accompanied by frequent thoughts of "We could live here when we retire!"
We had some unusual weather last week, with those high winds, but at least it didn't rain much (until I got to Bath), and it didn't diminish the wonder of being in such a verdant, gorgeous place.
Thank you and the people you work with for being so easy to work with and for being informed, professional guides who really knew where to send me for a high-quality experience.
As for a favorite part of the trip, the first walk from Winchcombe to Broadway was simply outstanding. The best scenery and villages, by far.
Many thanks to you and the other staff at Cotswold Walks!
Steve K.
September 2018
The entire trip was wonderful and we are so grateful for your services. I hope to be back traveling with you again soon.
Megan S.
August 2018
We enjoyed walking the beautiful Cotswolds immensely. Our expectations were certainly met. All the B&Bs were spot on. Sometimes we found the route directions a little confusing but were able to work it out ok. Certainly would consider using this service again, having your luggage delivered to next B&B takes a lot of stress out of the holiday.
Thank you.
Maria O.
July 2018
As far as logistics goes, the walking guides were wonderful and we never got lost. All of the accommodations were great and the luggage transfer worked perfectly. I do have some feedback items for you:
The Wesley House meal was amazing. Totally worth the expensive dinner and the breakfast was great too. Some of the best food we had on our whole trip!
I would personally recommend people do this hike anytime besides the summer when it isn’t scorching hot and all brown. I would have loved to see the Cotswolds in its natural green, lush state but maybe next time!
The Manor House level of service was a god send after our long hikes. We enjoyed the personal service and room service after a very long two weeks! : )
Sarah M.
July 2018
Thank you so much for your feedback, usually, the summer landscape is quite green and not overly hot, but in 2018 we had an unusually long spell of hot weather from spring to July.
We had a wonderful walking experience. The accommodation was good and convenient to both creature comforts and the start of each walk in all our stays. We especially enjoyed “The Old Bakehouse”; a charming character home and Zoe is an excellent hostess. We very much appreciated that she gave us an early breakfast so that we could get out on the path by 7 am. The heat by midday was quite a problem in the week that we walked. The scenery was marvellous and we were so fortunate with the good weather as the paths were firm and not muddy.
The luggage was always waiting for us when we arrived at each destination and we had no logistical worries. Thank you!
- Best food – Montpellier in Cheltenham.
- Best icecream – by far – at a stall outside the Tearoom in Broadway.
- Many lovely art galleries in Broadway.
- Kifsgate Gardens and Hidcote were worth the extra long walk.
- Batsford Arboretum also worth a detour.
We only got lost by a field or so once or twice but were able to correct before going too far off. Cleeve Common was a bit of a challenge on Day 1 to find the pond and then to get off the Common to Belas Knap but we did some unorthodox cross-country and found it. Proud of ourselves. The whole walk was an achievement for us as ‘non-walkers’ and due to this success we will definitely tackle another walk when next we travel.
Tip for newbies – always read to the end of the sentence – and never assume – always check back against the description, map and the photos.
Kreyenbroek
July 2018
Thank you so much for your feedback, we have now added some photos to the route notes to help with clarifying the directions.
Thanks for organizing a great trip. The accommodations were all great, the food was excellent and the weather couldn’t have been better.
Ethan J.
June 2018
I just wanted to drop you a note to let you know how very much we enjoyed our walking tour of the Cotswolds. It was a great itinerary, and my daughter and I had a truly memorable vacation together.
All of the accommodations were very nice, but I’d like to specially recognize the following:
Windrush House - We were met with a cup of tea and an amazing homemade Millionaires Shortbread. Kate, and her partner were very helpful with dinner plans, and even allowed us to hang our washing in their back yard. I will want to return here someday for sure.
Ambleside Guest House - Again, our hosts were really helpful with finding places to eat, and where things to do were. Peter is a wonderful breakfast chef, and we really enjoyed talking to him.
The Lygon Arms - The young ladies here were the epitome of hospitality. I had reserved a place for tea at the Lygon Arms in Broadway without realizing they were different places. When they discovered this, and we realized we couldn’t get there in time, they whipped up a special tea for us.
Thanks again for the lovely trip. I will surely recommend you to our friends, and hopefully have the chance to explore this area of your country further.
Virginia C.
May 2018
Without a doubt, the Cotswold walk was the highlight of my time in Europe. Each day was different and extremely enjoyable. A couple of highlights --
The long barrow above Cheltenham in the mist and rain. I was completely alone and left to contemplate life centuries ago.
The beauty and solitude of Stanton on a grey morning. Unforgettable.
I found each night's lodging to be unique and very comfortable. We had an especially delicious meal at the Lion Inn in Winchcombe. The staff couldn't have been more accommodating.
The GPS map provided was most useful. I found the text descriptions to be a bit confusing at times, but the GPS kept us on track.
I look forward to embarking on another walk in the near future.
Thank you and your team for organizing my trip!
Steve J.
May 2018
I’d like to thank you for organizing such a wonderful holiday for my sister and me.
The route you designed was exactly right, the accommodations were good. The Bantam Tea Room in Chipping Camden was especially lovely. We loved all the villages we visited and were excited to hike through farmers fields with sheep and lambs. Oh my gosh, it does not get more scenic than that! Your directions were, by in large, clear and detailed - a couple of times when we got “stuck” we figured it out - or met someone on the track who set us straight.
Thank you again, and we will certainly recommend Cotswold Walks to any and all who are contemplating an adventure in your lovely part of the world.
Tony E.
May 2018
Just a quick thank-you for the very successful self-guided walk. All went well, accommodation was excellent, I had great weather and it was beautiful!
Thank you
Christina L.
May 2018
We had a wonderful time on our walking tour of the Cotswolds. The walking guide was excellent and fun to work with, the accommodations were just what we were hoping for and the luggage transportation worked perfectly. All of the accommodations were very good. We definitely prefer B&Bs and small inns to large hotels. The food along the way was also very enjoyable, both imaginative and traditional. We were lucky in the weather, too. A good amount of sun and no rain. Using the Ordnance Survey app was very helpful in confirming that we were on the right path. On two occasions we made a wrong turn, but were quickly able to get back on track. We’d definitely like to take more walking tours. Next time we might include layover days to have more time to explore some of the villages and towns.
Jon G. & Christy J.
Ossining, USA
October 2017
Thank you for a great autumn holiday in the Cotswolds. We enjoyed the walks very much. The directions were very clear, the accommodation you booked for us was wonderful and the transport of our luggage was flawless.
Jacqueline W. & Dirk Jan M.
The Netherlands
October 2017
We had a fabulous time on our walk! Great weather, lovely hotels, and spectacular scenery. Thanks so much!
Jeanine & Ed B.
October 2017
Thank you for a lovely vacation, we enjoyed our trip through the lovely countryside. The accommodations were all very delightful. We will recommend your service to others.
Lily F.
September 2017
Thank you very much for your planning. We actually realized that Cotswold is one of the most beautiful place to live and the people are polite and kind. We hope we have a chance to go again. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts!
Hiroyuki & Yoshiko W.
Japan
September 2017
Jack and I were very pleased with our trek through the Cotswolds; it was a highlight of our trip. It was more of a hike than either of us had expected but we thoroughly enjoyed the challenging experience of ‘orienteering’ the written and map directions through the pleasant Cotswold countryside. For Jack and me, it was a delightful experience. We enjoyed each of the three lodgings we stayed in; each was unique and comfortable. We are hoping to do a ‘Cotswold Walk' again; the only change we might make is to take more time and stay at each location more than one night so we can explore the area a bit more. We hope to contact you again for a future adventure.
Pat & Jack C.
August 2017
We had a wonderful experience with Cotswold Walks! I only wish we had had more time. High points include climbing from the village of Broadway up steep fields on a crystal clear morning, each field yielding more expansive views, until we reached the tower at the top. We passed friendly sheep and red deer. The view from the top was spectacular. Our walk to Broadway was beautiful - a perfectly-guided route led us through fields and woods, past fascinating old churches and grand homes, and through picturesque villages. This was a perfect day of history, beauty, well-paced walking, and a grateful homecoming to our hosts. Our taxi driver was prompt, reliable, and a terrific source of local stories. He oriented us to our walk and took us to the train at the end of the walk. He's a treasure. We'd love to come back and do different parts of the route. Thank you for accommodating our limited available time!
Jennifer S. & Bob W.
Massachusetts, USA
August 2017
Everything went very well on our visit to the Cotswolds. We managed to work in a few short hikes and saw many lovely sites in the area. Our accommodations were very nice and all of our hosts were terrific.
Nick H.
USA
August 2017
We really enjoyed our walk and very much we appreciated your company's organization of the walk!! The guidebooks and information provided were excellent, as was the itinerary. We also very much enjoyed the hotels and B&B's that you had arranged for us.
Jim S.
USA
June 2017
You did a great job of arranging the hike. Thank you. The directions in the book were extremely accurate and the hikes were challenging, but enjoyable. The hotels were mostly very good.
Michael B.
Chicago, USA
June 2017
I just want to say how much the four of us enjoyed our walk and to thank you again for all your help in arranging the trip. It was really the best way to experience the Cotswolds for the first time. All the accommodations were lovely.
Dave C.
Seattle, USA
May 2017
My daughter, Katherine, and I did your Cotswold Walk in May. We had a wonderful time, didn't get lost (thanks to the very clear directions), had very enjoyable stays at the places arranged for us each night and had very good weather for the whole week. I had always wanted to do such a walk and am so glad we managed one at last.
Juliet S.
Wellington, New Zealand
May 2017
THANK YOU! Jeff and I had a fabulous time. The weather complied, our accommodation exceeded our expectations and your suggestions were all spot on. We have wonderful memories of a beautiful few days wandering through gorgeous fields amidst sheep and their new-born offspring and surrounded by breath-taking landscape.
Wendi & Jeff K.
April 2017
We thoroughly enjoyed our ramble on the Cotswold Line. The combination of beautiful scenery, extraordinarily picturesque villages, excellent inns, delicious meals and ale and delightful people all made the trip most memorable. We needed the break in the country. All the accommodations were first rate. And your excellent directions meant we didn't get lost once! Thanks again for organizing such a wonderful get-away.
Geoff & Carol D.
New Jersey, USA
April 2017
We were very very happy with your service. All the accommodations were wonderful. They were always clean, comfortable beds, very friendly staff or host and good located. Also the luggage transport worked always. We experienced a wonderful walking holiday. Best regards and thank you very much again for this great organisation!
Anja L.
Winterthur, Switzerland
August 2016
I wanted to report back and let you know what a wonderful time we had in the Cotswolds with your guidance. We found the route notes to be thorough and clear, and your suggestions in the accompanying guide were very helpful. We were caught in only one downpour, which fortunately coincided with a trip to the shelter of the Arboretum cafe. All accommodations were wonderful; I will be recommending Cotswold Walks to everyone I know who may be considering a visit. Thanks again for helping Larry and me have a lovely and quite memorable experience in the Cotswolds.
Rachel & Larry N.
New York, USA
June 2016
I wanted to thank you for our Cotswold Line hike experience. Our accommodations and luggage worked out fine. The maps and trip notes were very helpful. This was our first trip to the UK, so the walk gave us a chance to see things that we would probably not be able to see if we had attempted to plan our own time in the Cotswold area. Thanks again!
Bruce & Susan
MCE, Philadelphia, USA
May 2016
My husband and I really enjoyed our trip. It's always a little disconcerting for me to try something for the first time but everything went smoothly and we had a great adventure. The directions were all very well written and we never got lost thanks to the guidebook and my husband's navigator skills. He really enjoyed having to read a map since people don't get to do that much anymore since GPS. He found it a fun challenge. I think we were really fortunate with the weather in May when we went. It was sunny and much hotter than we were expecting. We only had to use our rain gear on one day of our walk but we enjoyed that experience as well. It felt very J.R.R Tolkeinish to be wandering across England in the misty rain. Very romantic. Overall: We loved it! We have great memories! It was a special time for my husband and I to be together in the quiet beauty of the English countryside. It was calm, peaceful, beautiful, quiet and idyllic (oh, to live the life of a Cotswold sheep!). The walking was challenging but doable and when we finished each day we really felt like we had accomplished something enjoyable and worthwhile. We loved seeing another country by walking through it. It felt much more real and personal. We had no troubles with any of the logistics whether the accommodations, the directions or our luggage. It was great to leave our luggage and have it "magically" appear at our next destination. It was an extra plus that the weather was sunny and warm although we also enjoyed our day in the rain. Thanks so much for helping make this vacation memorable and enjoyable!
Amy & Mark L.
Washington, USA
May 2016
Hi Andrew... just to let you know that we have arrived at the end of our Cotswold Line walk in Moreton in Marsh.
We have had just such a fabulous trip and would like to thank you for your great organisation of hotels and transfers etc, and of course organising the weather was pretty good as well!
Also thanks to Steve for his transfer from the Gloucester Airport Hertz depot and his wealth of local knowledge he shared with us.
Your instruction book was very detailed and absolutely spot on... could not fault it at all!
We will definitely spread the good word both locally and when we return to NZ.
Mary & Ian
New Zealand
September 2015
Andrew, We have just returned from your 3 day/4 nights short walking tour from Cheltenham to Moreton in Marsh. We would like to say thank you for an extremely well planned and thought out holiday, including excellent b&b/ Inns. We particularly like the Old Bakehouse at Chipping Camden. You Even got the whether to work for us. Your trail planer was exceptional and very easy to use. See you again sometime later.
Chris B.
Oslo, Norway
June 2014
Andrew---We just wanted to let you know that our three day/four night walk through the Cotswolds more than fulfilled our expectations. The guidebook was very accurate, and we never got seriously off the plan. Luggage transfer was seamless, and the accommodations were superb. What a gorgeous part of the world! And while I know we can't count on it next time, the weather was perfect as well. We have wonderful photos and even more wonderful memories. Thank you for your careful attention to the details that made our trip work so well.
Linda & Charles (Andy) A.
Okemos, Michigan
June 2014
I wanted to tell you, despite the weather, we had a wonderful time on our 3 day walk in the Cotswolds! Your book of directions was great, as soon as we acclimated to the terrain, distances and types of gates. By the 2nd day, we didn't make any mistakes! We also thought you recommendations for activities and food were great. We took a taxi to Hidcote and it was well worth it. We also took a taxi back to Chipping Campden and thoroughly enjoyed the Cotswold Olimpicks. My husband came upon you videos and thought they were well done and informative. I cannot thank you enough for confirming he needed waterproof hiking boots. The trip would have been awful without the waterproof part. We did have a marvelous time and since it was our first walking vacation, have decided to take more. Your company's service was perfect. I thought I would comment on the good as well as the not perfect. Thanks so much.
Jennifer M.
Connecticut, USA
May 2014
Thank you very much for all the help. The arrangements you made were excellent. I am grateful to you, for me having wonderful experience of a lifetime. Probably will walk the Cotswold again, with my wife, in a couple of years; of course with your company.
Jamil A.
May 2014
We enjoyed ourselves tremendously despite getting lost twice; but specific recollections are difficult to come by.
Four days proved to be one day too short; but the additional cost of an extra day might make the price a bit too high at least for those of us who suffer from a weak currency vs. sterling.
Herb G.
USA
June 2013
Andrew, Thank you so much for the advice, maps, bookings etc. Our trip was perfect!
Ed & Gretchen E.
California, USA
May 2013
We had a great trip. Thanks for setting it up!
Cathy C.
Connecticut, USA
May 2013
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