Cotswold Round
Explore the picturesque Cotswolds at your own pace on a circular self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Cotswold Round
https://dev.contours.co.uk/cotswold-round
A selection of circular walks through the beautiful countryside of the Cotswolds.
From £375 per person
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.
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Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
From £678 per person
The Cotswold Round is a circuit of the best-loved villages and towns of the Cotswolds. Beginning at Moreton-in-Marsh, with its large market square surrounded by handsome former coaching inns, the trail meanders through the tranquil Windrush valley and along the western edge of the Cotswold Hills, allowing for far-reaching views across quintessentially English countryside.
The trail encounters a wealth of industrial and cultural history unique to the Cotswolds, as well as plenty of pleasant scenery and friendly ambiance in each settlement along the way.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COTR1 | A circular trail beginning at Moreton-in-Marsh | 4 days walking | £678 | |
| COTR2 | A circular trail beginning at Moreton-in-Marsh | 6 days walking | £940 | |
| COTR3 | A circular trail beginning at Moreton-in-Marsh | 8 days walking | £1208 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COTSB | A circular trail beginning at Bourton-on-the-Water | 2 days walking | £375 |
“One of my very best holidays ever.”Ms Cullmann, Germany
“Lovely towns and villages to visit, accommodation to enjoy, walking not too challenging, all helped by warm, dry weather. A well thought out walk linking some of the Cotswolds' loveliest towns and villages, using a series of well-established and waymarked routes - Monarch's Way, Warden's Way, Windrush Way, Cotswold Way, etc. We've been on 15 Contours holidays, starting in 2010, and never been disappointed.”Mr Parkinson, UK
“Accommodations were charming, the walk was exactly what we expected, and the folks at Contours who helped us with all our requirements and changes were unfailingly courteous and prompt.”Mr Zimmerman, USA
“Walking in the Cotswold was visually beautiful and the routes relatively easy to follow . All locations where we stayed were comfortable and clean. Overall a well organised and trouble free holiday. Would definitely recommend the holiday to others.”Mrs Cunnah, UK
“We were generally very satisfied with the standard of accommodation, the quality of the notes and especially the courtesy and reliability of Cotswold Executive Cabs in providing shuttles on four occasions.”Mr Earl, Australia
“Great B&B's and smooth luggage and taxi transfers. Already planning our next holiday with Contours and planning on taking friends next time!”Mr Jones, UK
“Everything worked like clockwork. We hadn't done one in about 20 years (with you) and it was just the same. Turns out the weather was rather warm for this time of year but not much you can control about the weather. Very much enjoyed the walk. Fun, fun fun. Loved the towns, paths and the views where at every step. We did a holiday 20 years ago with you and never forgot, so we booked this trip.”Mr Blackley, USA
“A good route with a lot of variation, aided by excellent walking weather.”Mrs Burridge, UK
“In the round, no pun intended, the standard of accommodation and facilities were the best we have had in some eight walks with Contours.”Mr Henderson, UK