Wanders of the Wolds – Cotswold Walking Short Break (5 days, 4 nights)
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Enjoy a self-guided walking break to explore some of the most popular destinations in the Cotswolds. Wander through pleasant and picturesque villages, with plenty of tea shops to stop at, should you get thirsty.
- Accommodation is available as hotel or B&B. Please telephone for hotel prices.
- This is a single centre tour based in Bourton-on-the-Water.
Included/Excluded
- Bed and Breakfast Accommodation
- Fully comprehensive tour pack with colour coded routes on local maps
- Smartphone App with GPS
- Emergency Telephone Assistance
- Meals other that breakfast
- Transport to and from the Cotswolds
Itinerary
Experience a very pleasant Cotswold country walk with fine views over luscious countryside, to the hilltop village of Cold Aston with the sheltered valley setting of Naunton.
You will pass the sparkling River Windrush in several places where you will discover wild watercress which is a sign of pure clear water.
Finish the walk by following the beautiful river valley back to Bourton, one of the most picturesque village in the Cotswolds.
Wander along several ancient bridleways and capture a glimpse of the lovely old villages of Great and Little Rissington. Visit over 140 acres of ancient water meadows that were originally created around 1844.
These are very fertile areas and the warming waters promote plenty of fresh new grass for animal feeding. Wading birds such as Curlew, Redshank and Snipe can sometimes be seen, as can an abundance of dragonflies and other fascinating water species.
Walk over typical Cotswold land and cross the Rivers Dikler and Eye before visiting the pretty Cotswold villages of Upper and Lower Slaughter.
Although the name ‘Slaughter’ sounds rather harsh, it actually originates from the from the Olde English for slough meaning marshy ground. The village is among the most picturesque with its little bridges, cottages and humble water mill.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to the start of my tour?
Most UK travel destinations are accessible by public transport.
However, some of the locations are quite rural and may require a car or taxi to reach the starting point.
Our tours do not include travel to the starting point as standard but if you would like specific travel to be include in your trip please let our team know.
Not quite sure where to start? Contact us at info@compass-holidays.com to discuss your travel plans.
How does the luggage transfer service work?
We offer a luggage transfer service across most of our tours so you don’t have to worry about your luggage during your vacation. We pick up your luggage on the morning you are moving accommodation and take it direct to your next stop.
How far can I walk or cycle each day?
How far you choose to travel each day depends on your individual fitness levels and how long you want to spend walking or cycling.
We have a wide range of tours to suit all fitness levels.
All our itineraries specify the daily mileage and the difficulty level of the tour.
If you would like to make adjustments to a tour to suit your specific needs, please contact us at info@compass-holidays.com to discuss a bespoke tour. We are good at this!
What about places to eat?
All our tours come with bed and breakfast as standard.
In some more remote locations, accommodation providing breakfast may not be possible but we will find you somewhere to get breakfast nearby. This will be covered in the price of your trip.
Our tours do not include lunch and dinner as standard, though some accommodations do offer packed lunches and dinner options at an additional charge. Please let us know if you would like this option when booking.
How fit do I have to be?
Our tours all vary in degrees of hardness.
We specify the difficulty level of all of our tours on our website. The itineraries also give an indication of the gradients travelled on any given day.
If you would like to discuss this in more detail with our travel experts please contact us prior to booking.
What ages do you cater for?
Both our walking and cycling tours can cater for travellers of all ages. Distance is listed on each of the tours. If you are unsure about the distance covered, please call us on +44(0) 1242 250 642.
All of our routes have been tried and tested by our expert team with lots of stop-offs and attractions so younger members of the team can rest and enjoy all that’s on offer. Please call us on +44(0) 1242 250 642 at the time of booking to discuss your exact requirements.
Cycling equipment
We have a large range of bikes and accessories suited to adults and budding cyclists. We also offer a tag along (tandem) (please note it is not fully enclosed and waterproof but a single wheeled bike that attaches to the adult bike). We can also provide fully enclosed and waterproof trailers for younger children.
What day can I start my tour?
Most of our tours can be taken at any time but there are some which start on specific days which are usually Saturday to Saturday.
To find out more information, please call our expert travel team on +44 (0) 1242 250 642 or email info@compass-holidays.com.
What type of accommodation is included?
Our holidays are priced with 3* hotel, B&B as standard. These accommodations are hand picked for our tours.
Where a bespoke or luxury option is required please contact us on +44 (0) 1242 250642.
Can I bring my dog with me?
Several of our tours do have the option to bring your four-legged friend with you, depending on availability.
Please contact our expert travel team on +44(0) 1242 250 642 to find out which tours your dog will love too!
