Circular Walks in the Cotswolds

Circular Walks in the Cotswolds

A selection of circular walks through the beautiful countryside of the Cotswolds.

3 to 9 nights
27-60 miles
Easy to Demanding / Strenuous

From £365 per person

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About the trail

Strewn with countless pretty villages built by medieval merchants, the Cotswolds fulfils most people's idea of an idyllic English landscape. While walking in the Cotswolds, you will find neat fields, rolling green hills, ancient woodland and clear streams, combined with simple stone cottages and historical landmarks to create a truly unique picture of timeless beauty. Our selection of circular trails explores the scenery, settlements and stories that make the Cotswolds such a wonderfully special place to discover on foot.

Looking for the full Cotswold Way National Trail? Click here.

Choose your route

  • Cotswold Villages Trail
  • This route includes dog friendly tour options Cotswold Round
  • This route includes dog friendly tour options Cotswold Highlights Trail
  • This route includes dog friendly tour options Cotswold Short Break

Dog friendly tours available

Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.

About this route

3 nights
27 miles
Moderate
2nd January to 24th December
Includes Dog-Friendly Tours

From £365 per person

Cotswold Short Break

This scenic short tour combines two contrasting trails linking Bourton-on-the-Water with Winchcombe to provide a delightful two-day walk through some of the loveliest countryside in the Cotswolds.

Starting at Bourton-on-the-Water, the route follows the Warden’s Way through the idyllic villages of Lower and Upper Slaughter, Naunton and Guiting Power before descending to Winchcombe past Sudeley Castle.

On the second day, the route follows the Windrush Way over the hills past several lost medieval villages before following the River Windrush back to Bourton-on-the-Water. This short walking route is packed with gorgeous scenery and historic sites throughout, making this an ideal mini getaway.

Available tours

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
COTSB A circular trail beginning at Bourton-on-the-Water 3 nights, 2 days walking Moderate £365

Short breaks

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
COTSB A circular trail beginning at Bourton-on-the-Water 3 nights, 2 days walking Moderate £365
"Sudeley Castle" by Helen and Liz Boyd (2022) "Sudeley Castle" by Helen and Liz Boyd (2022)
"Hedgehog on the Trail" by Helen and Liz Boyd (2022) "Hedgehog on the Trail" by Helen and Liz Boyd (2022)
"Old Mill at Lower Slaughter" by Elizabeth Bradley (2017) "Old Mill at Lower Slaughter" by Elizabeth Bradley (2017)
"Wardens Way" by Elizabeth Bradley (2017) "Wardens Way" by Elizabeth Bradley (2017)
"Windrush Way" by Elizabeth Bradley (2017) "Windrush Way" by Elizabeth Bradley (2017)
"Wardens Way Sheep" by Elizabeth Bradley (2017) "Wardens Way Sheep" by Elizabeth Bradley (2017)