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Cotswold Way - Intensive

Duration: 6 days

Trails: T2 trails

Distance: More than 20 km per day

Ascent per day: 500 - 1000 m ascent per day

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> Walk the Cotswold Way in the famous Cotswolds

> Enjoy breathtaking views of valleys and meadows

> We will take care of arranging the accommodation before, during, and after the hike for you!

The Cotswolds might be one of the most famous natural scenic areas of Great Britain. For most people, when thinking about England, the old stone Cotswold houses and glowy, rolling hills come to mind. Walking the Cotswold way is on top of the bucket lists of many hikers, and they are right to have put it there.

On this 4-day walk, you will start in Painswick and work your way down south to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bath (nearby Bristol). In the beginning, you will spend your way walking through the tiny villages, but it won’t be long before you smell the wild flowers in the English meadows or wander around the beech tree forest. The endpoint of the Cotswold Way is the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bath. Here, you will find the beautiful Roman Thermal Spas that mark the beginning of the history of the city.

Itinerary

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Painswick

We will book your first night, before starting the Cotswold Way in Painswick, where you will be able to relax and prepare for your adventure.

Troy House (Painswick)

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Painswick to Dursley

Duration: 07:29 h

Distance: 26 km

Ascent: 590 m

Descent: 670 m

Your hike will start off with the most challenging day. If you are able to walk this, you’re surely able to walk the rest of the Cotswold Way with ease. You’ll start off by walking through the typical English meadows for a few kilometres, before you reach the beech forests. During this day, you will pass by the famous Nympsfield Cemetery and be amazed by a breathtaking view of the Severn Valley.

Ye Olde Dursley Hotel (Dursley)

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Dursley to Hawkesbury

Duration: 07:10 h

Distance: 24.7 km

Ascent: 650 m

Descent: 530 m

You will start this slightly less challenging day from Dursley, where you will head uphill to see the panoramic views of the Severn Estuary. Make your way to North Nibley and pass by the statue of the 16th century man who translated the bible to English; William Tyndale.

The Fox Inn (Hawkesbury Upton)

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Included

Accommodation

We will arrange your accommodation on the Cotswold Way in hotels, inns, and guesthouses. Accommodation will be private in single, double or twin rooms and with en-suite bathroom where possible.
Full travel guide

We will send you on your way with a digital travel guide which includes a route description, interactive Cotswold Way hiking maps, and the most important information applicable to your trek.
Baggage Transfer

This trek includes the transfer of your luggage throughout the entire Cotswold Way trek. Your bags will be picked up every morning from the hotel lobby and will be driven to your next next accommodation. Baggage transfers allow you to travel lighter during the day and enjoy the walk in a more relaxed manner.
Breakfast

Breakfast is, if possible, included in this trek and it will be provided every morning at your accommodation.

Excluded

Traveling to and from

You have to make your own way to the starting point. The total amount does not include personal transport. This also applies to any transport from the end point of your trail.
Transfers

Should you need any form of (public) transport on location, this is not part of the trekking package. This includes the use of taxi, bus, cable cars, gondolas etc.
Travel Insurance

Your international travel insurance is your own responsibility. Discuss your itinerary with the insurance company before your trek.
Lunch and Dinner

Breakfast is, if possible, included in the price of the trek. You can get lunch and dinner at the shops, hotels, and restaurants along the way.

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Trekking Type

Cotswold Way - Intensive