From: Bromsgrove and Solihull
Started: 20210421
Finished: 20211025
We walked the Cotswold Way in 9 stages over a few months as an intro to long distance footpath walking since retiring at the end of March 2021 (Gert Corfield). We couldn’t have chosen a better long distance path! Apart from 10 minutes of heavy rain during the the last stage into Bath the weather has been phenomenal and scenery stunning. I’ve also recorded some rare Orchids and Butterflies along the way – most notably the Duke of Burgundy on Prestbury Hill and Chalkhill Blue. Scarce birds included Red Kite, Redstarts and Crossbill. Waymarking was spot on and needed little help from OS maps so that was most appreciated. Will be doing the walk again next year in one go.