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Historic buildings on The Cotswold Way

31 Oct 2018
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Cotswold Houses, Towers, Churches and Castles part 1 In this blog post we are going to take a look at some of the incredible historic buildings you can see whilst hiking on The Cotswold Way. Starting from Chipping Campden walking south on The Cotswold Way route. We have provided...
Food in The Cotswolds Steak & Ale Pie

Food on The Cotswold Way

11 Oct 2018
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We often get asked about what Food on The Cotswold Way will be on offer? Firstly, its’ important to say that we are able to cater for a range of dietary requirements. So if you are a vegetarian or vegan, gluten intolerant or coeliac, we can cater for your requirements. Breakfasts...
Cotswold hikers

Cotswold Way Hiking Itineraries

17 Sep 2018
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Cotswold Way prices changes for 2019 Next year we at The Cotswold Walking Co. will be in our 13th year of offering Cotswold Way hiking itineraries.  In that time we have helped thousands of hikers enjoy the beauty of hiking in The Cotswolds. Our prices have changed very little in...
Cotswold Way marker

The Cotswold Way National Trail

30 Aug 2018
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Rights of Way and National Trails For guests interested in hiking The Cotswold Way National Trail, we thought it would be useful to explain to all our ‘rights of way’ across England. Many people from all over the world, including England, are not aware of...
Cotswold Way Cleeve Hill

 Cotswold Way hiking

10 Aug 2018
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 Cotswold Way hiking, how difficult is the route? We are often asked ‘how difficult is it to hike The Cotswold Way?’ Well, it is a difficult question to answer as much depends on the person choosing to hike. Here is further information which should help you answer...
compass navigate The Cotswold Way

Navigate The Cotswold Way

13 Jul 2018
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Don’t get lost when you navigate The Cotswold Way At The Cotswold Walking Co we often get asked ‘how easy is it to navigate the Cotswold Way?’ The straightforward answer is that it is not too difficult. The route is well marked. There are white plastic circular markers that...
Cotswold Way accommodation local Inn

Cotswold Way Accommodation

26 Jun 2018
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Your Cotswold Hiking holiday, where am I going to be staying? Our most common enquiry from guests who want to hike with us in The Cotswolds.  What is my Cotswold Way accommodation going to be like?   Cotswold Way Accommodation Well, firstly we have been organising Cotswold Way...
Bath view of river

Which direction to hike The Cotswold Way?

30 May 2018
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Which direction to hike The Cotswold Way? North to South or South to North, which direction to hike The Cotswold Way? It is a question we often get asked here at The Cotswold Walking Co. Well, firstly let’s explain where the route starts and finishes. So, depending which way you...
Cotswold Way Sign Post

Hiking The Cotswold Way

06 May 2018
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Thinking of Hiking The Cotswold Way ? Here are 3 Great Reasons to choose a local Company Many people choose to use a holiday company when hiking The Cotswold Way. It takes the stress out of organising the trip yourself. The company you use should be able to book up your...
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Transport to The Cotswolds

20 Apr 2018
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We have discussed in a previous blog about getting transport to The Cotswolds. It is a question we get asked frequently and so worth giving more information. The reason we get asked often is that there are few urban areas that exist in The Cotswold region. This means that...
Cotswold Way Accessories guide water bottles

Cotswold Way Accessories guide

06 Apr 2018
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Some useful accessories when hiking The Cotswold Way We have discussed in previous blogs on this website suggested hiking wear for The Cotswold Way. In this blog we will cover Cotswold Way accessories guide some useful accessories for your day rucksack when out hiking: Water...
Cotswold Way house & church

Reasons to visit The Cotswolds

23 Mar 2018
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Here then are some of the top reasons to visit The Cotswolds. 1 The Landscape – The Cotswolds was designated an AONB Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1966. The region covers 790 square miles and approximately 100 miles from the city of Bath and the county of Wiltshire...
Cotswold Way cooked breakfast

Your Cotswold Hiking Holiday

08 Mar 2018
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We are often asked what is Included in our Cotswold Hiking Holiday? Well, first of all we arrange all the places you will stay. We have 12 years’ experience of booking accommodation for our guests. We also have lived and worked in The Cotswolds for over 30 years. So, we know all...
Dyrham Park Cotswold Way

The Cotswold Way, Places of interest, Part 5

23 Feb 2018
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In our final blog about places of interest on The Cotswold Way we continue south to Bath. The final stop on The Cotswold Way. Between the villages of Tormarton and Cold Ashton, The Cotswold Way route passes the perimeter of Dyrham Park.   Situated in an ancient deer park, Dyrham...
Somerset Monument Cotswold Way

The Cotswold Way, Places of Interest, Part 4

15 Feb 2018
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This blog continues on from part 3. It  looks at places of interest on  The Cotswold Way between Wotton under Edge and Tormarton. The Cotswold Way route continues past the town of Wotton under Edge. It comes to the little village of Lower Kilcott with it’s millstream and then...
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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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