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Let’s Roll Some Cheese…

26 Nov 2023
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Many of you may have heard about cheese rolling, but don’t know much about it, so here’s a little more information for you. How Did It Begin? The tradition of cheese rolling is believed to be over 600 years old. There are two thoughts behind how it evolved. Either it...

The Roman Baths in Bath

22 Nov 2023
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Where It All Began The Roman Baths in Bath came about when a temple was constructed on the site some time between 60 and 70AD. The baths were used until the end of the Roman rule in 5th Century AD and their presence led to the development of the small Roman urban settlement known...

The Monarch’s Way

10 Nov 2023
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The Monarch’s Way is probably less well known than the Cotswold Way despite being between 615 and 625 miles long, making it the longest inland trail route in England. It runs all the way from Worcester via Bristol and Yeovil to Shoreham in West Sussex. The route was...
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Why Walk The Cotswold Way?

23 Oct 2023
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The History Of The Cotswold Way The Cotswold Way route was first mentioned around 50 years ago when it was suggested by some Gloucestershire based Ramblers. An early guide was produced by Mark Richards in 1973. It was officially inaugurated as a National Trail on 24 May 2007. So...

The Charm of Moreton In Marsh

20 Oct 2023
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Our ‘Cotswold Finest’ bespoke hikes start in the charming town of Moreton In Marsh. Moreton In Marsh is a market town situated on the Fosse Way, in the northern section of the Cotswolds. You can reach the town in around 90 minutes from London Paddington Railway...

A Night in Wotton Under Edge

06 Sep 2023
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Wotton Under Edge is a overnight stop in our 9 day and longer Cotswold Way hikes and can be found on the southern fringe of the Cotswolds. Wotton gained borough status in 1252 and was built on the prosperity of the wool trade and enjoyed close links with the Berkeley family of...
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A Visit to Broadway

04 Aug 2023
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Our little village of Broadway may not be as famous as the bustling, hectic street in Manhattan, New York, but it still has considerable charm and around 1,500 hikers pass through every year. Often referred to as the ‘Jewel of the Cotswolds’, Broadway village lies...

The Delights of Chipping Campden

28 Jul 2023
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All of our hikes start in the delightful town of Chipping Campden. Often described as the ‘jewel in the crown’ of the Cotswold towns, Chipping Campden is also one of the best preserved and most historically important towns. A planned town of the late 12th century, its original...

The Stunning City of Bath

24 Jul 2023
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The Stunning City Of Bath Nearly all our Cotswold Way Hiking Holidays finish in the beautiful City of Bath. Here are just a few reasons you should consider staying an extra night or two: The Roman Baths Around 2,000 years ago the Roman Baths were built in what is now the City of...
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The Cotswold Way Information

16 Dec 2021
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Below are questions and answers for Cotswold Way information: Whereabouts is it? The Cotswold Way is a historic hiking route in the centre of The Cotswolds. The Cotswolds is the largest area of designated natural beauty (AONB) in England and Wales. The area includes the...
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Cotswold Tourism Latest News

12 Mar 2021
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An update on March 11th 2021 on Covid-19 rules for The UK At The Cotswold Walking Co, we remain very positive for Cotswold tourism & Cotswold hiking holidays in 2021. We are moving in the right direction and it hopefully will not be long before things can return to normal....
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Cotswold Walking Co The End of Year Review

15 Dec 2020
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Cotswold Way hiking holidays Well, this year has certainly been a big challenge! We have experienced difficulties like many other businesses coping with all the restrictions in dealing with the pandemic. There are, however, many positives that we can take out of this experience....
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Cotswold Walking Holiday

26 May 2020
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Our Top 3 places on our own Cotswold Finest hiking route Here are our 3 favourite places to explore on our own Cotswold Walking Holiday. They are not places that receive millions of visitors each year. Rather they are places that you can best experience on foot. Each place is on...
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Cotswold Way catch up May 2020

03 May 2020
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Today we thought we would post a blog showing some highlights of The Cotswold Way. A few of our favourite pictures. Views, towns and scenes from The Cotswolds. Everyone has been affected by Coronavirus. Like all small businesses in the tourism industry we have been hit hard. Life...
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Coronavirus and our business

18 Mar 2020
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Cancelling your Cotswold holiday with us I wanted to do a blog today, Tuesday 17th March 2020. It will provide some explanation about our business and our new cancellation policy since the outbreak of COVID–19. I will cover a little bit about how our small business works, the...
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Let's Roll Some Cheese...

26 Nov 2023

The Roman Baths in Bath

22 Nov 2023

The Monarch's Way

10 Nov 2023

Simon & Ali H. Bristol UK

Accommodation varied between very good and outstanding your service was very good in all aspects including phone enquiries and requests, excellent baggage service.

J & M H USA

We had a wonderful holiday and thoroughly enjoyed the walking tour. Thank you for arranging it all so well for us.

Audrey P. Coventry UK

Accommodation was excellent, everything was easy and trouble free, thank you.

B & D.C Canada

We were delighted with the service you provide, would gladly recommend you to others.

Catherine & Steve B. UK

We had a great time .. a wonderful holiday and the walk was great.

Chris P and group of 8 from the UK

Our Service – 5 stars. Value For Money - 5 stars. Thanks for arranging, blisters are healing nicely!

Margaret and Ed A, Memphis Tennessee, USA

Thanks for all of your planning. We've had a marvelous time.

D & S C. Brisbane, Australia

Wonderful holiday, very well organised for us – thank you.

Andy G UK

Hi Lily, just wanted to let you know we had a fantastic holiday all the accommodation you arranged for us was very good and the luggage service worked perfectly. Many thanks for all your help we will certainly recommend the Cotswold Walking Co to our friends, best regards

Sarah B. S Africa

Great holiday, great company

Sandra H. Washington DC USA

It rained for 3 days but Lily did a great job organizing our stay and we really enjoyed our accommodation and time in The Cotswolds

Brian C. Leeds, UK. Mixed Group of 6

Cotswold Way 2017. Our 8 day hiking itinerary was a well organised and accommodation was the best we have experienced for any hiking holiday. Good weather & beautiful British countryside.

Mary & Jean Dallas Texas USA

We loved the Cotswolds. Thank you Cotswold Walking Co.you made our trip very special, great hiking holiday.

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