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Best Walks and Hiking Trails in the Cotswolds
Best Walks and Hiking Trails in the Cotswolds
The Cotswolds offers some of the most beautiful walking routes in England, with rolling hills, meandering rivers, and idyllic villages around every corner. Whether you’re looking for a gentle stroll or a full-day hike, here are some of the best trails to explore:
1. The Cotswold Way
Stretching over 100 miles from Chipping Campden to Bath, the Cotswold Way is a classic trail. You don’t have to tackle the whole route — choose a shorter section, like the walk from Broadway Tower to Stanton, for spectacular views.
2. Winchcombe to Belas Knap
Starting in the historic town of Winchcombe, this circular route takes you to Belas Knap, a well-preserved Neolithic burial mound. It’s a peaceful and atmospheric walk through gentle hills and farmland.
3. Bourton-on-the-Water to Upper Slaughter
This easy riverside walk between two of the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds offers stunning scenery and the chance to explore charming stone cottages, quiet lanes, and ancient churches.
4. Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons
Open grassland with sweeping views over the Severn Valley makes this area a favorite for walkers. Watch for grazing cattle and enjoy a real sense of open space and freedom.
5. Cirencester to Cotswold Water Park
For a waterside change of pace, walk from the historic town of Cirencester out towards the lakes of Cotswold Water Park, offering a flat and relaxing route through open countryside and bird-filled wetlands.
Stay at The Cotswolds Retreats at Cotswold Water Park
After a day on the trails, there’s no better place to relax than The Cotswolds Retreats at Cotswold Water Park. These stylish, self-catering lodges offer the perfect base to access some of the region’s best walking routes, with lakeside views and luxurious comfort waiting for you at the end of every adventure.
Put on your walking boots, grab your camera, and set off into one of the most beautiful landscapes Britain has to offer!