• By Rail: Great Western Railway operate regular connections to London with approximately hourly Cheltenham Spa to Swindon services which extend to through to Didcot Parkway, Reading & London Paddington.
• By Car: Cheltenham can be easily accessed via major UK roads and motorways. Cheltenham’s direct approach is via Junction 11 of the M5, follow signs for the town centre.
• By Air – There are a number of airports close to the Cotswolds including Bristol and Birmingham and Heathrow.

For more information on getting to the Cotswolds please visit The Cotswolds website.

Arrive in Cheltenham. Stay overnight. Cheltenham is England’s most complete Regency Town and is home to a thriving restaurant scene, boutique shopping and period architecture.

(Full route: 11 miles / 17 km | Short Route: 6.5 miles / 10 km) 

Clients will be collected for a short transfer to Chedworth Roman Villa or Northleach (client preference) before walking to Bourton-on-the-Water. The beautiful pastures and woods along the banks of the little River Coln are the setting for the best exposed Roman villa in the country. The handsome little market town of Northleach provides an excellent introduction to this countryside. Its large 15th century wool church, built by the wealthy merchants, is typical of the Cotswold style while the Heritage Centre gives a fascinating insight into traditional farming life. The walk follows the Monarch’s Way through unspoilt hamlets and over rolling country to Bourton in the valley of the River Windrush. This is the most famous village in the area with a wide range of attractions including museums, a perfumery and a delightful maze.

Stay overnight in Bourton-on-the-Water. Luggage will be transferred.  

(Full route: 11 miles / 17 km | Short Route: 8 miles / 12 km) 

A walk over rolling hills through mixed farmland takes you up to Cold Ashton. Here you can rest in a traditional English pub before strolling on to Naunton where pretty stone cottages nestle in a valley surrounded by sheep, pleasant countryside and horse racing gallops. Follow the River Windrush down through lush meadows and woods past a lost medieval village back to Bourton.

Stay overnight in Bourton-on-the-Water. No luggage transfer required.  

(Full route: 8 miles / 12 km | Short Route: 6.5 miles / 10 km) 

Two beautiful riverside villages will feature on today’s walk. Lower and Upper Slaughter, on the banks of the little River Eye, are among the most popular in the Cotswolds. The charming cottages, manor houses and water mill which are being restored to full working order, are favourite subjects for local artists who regularly exhibit their work in the village hall. Lower and Upper Swell on the River Dickler are equally pleasant with cosy country inns and unique features like the Georgian therapeutic well. The town of Stow-on-the-Wold has a number of handsome stone buildings that stand around the ancient market square that once hosted some of the greatest sheep fairs in the country.

Stay overnight in Stow-on-the-Wold. Luggage will be transferred.  

(Full route: 10.5 miles / 16 km | Short Route: 7.5 miles / 12 km) 

Stroll out through secluded villages to join the Oxfordshire Way through the wide valley of the River Evenlode. The walk here combines wide views across to the Wychwood with visits to Icomb, Bledington and Oddington, often missed from the tourist trails. Enjoy the peace of the countryside as you stroll past delightful cottage gardens, medieval church wall paintings, village greens and charming manor houses on the way back to Stow on the Wold.

Stay overnight in Stow-on-the-Wold. No luggage transfer required 

Recuperate from your journey before your departure.