Rosalyn & Kevin Miller
From: Portland, OR USA
Started: 24th Jun, 2023 — Finished: 4th Jul, 2023
We had a wonderful walk. The people we met were friendly and knowledgeable, the countryside was tranquil and beautiful, the villages were charming and welcoming. Our experience using Cotswold Walks company was great, they took really good care of us and were responsive to our inquiries.
Shawn Morningstar
From: San Clemente, Ca USA
Started: 2nd Jun, 2023 — Finished: 12th Jun, 2023
What a wonderful experience. Walked it solo and met so many nice people along the way… Had lovely weather, but got hot at the end. Thank you to all of the volunteers who keep the trail so walkable and enjoyable. Cheers!
Kathy Billings, Dick Capps
From: USA
Started: 21st May, 2023 — Finished: 3rd Jun, 2023
Beautiful trek through green fields, woods and small villages. A lot of up and down. Gorgeous views. Well marked in most places. A few of the diversions were confusing. Signs did not match descriptions in these areas. Recommend using a GPS app to check junctions. Watch out for the stinging nettles along the trail. Some busy roads but mostly remote trails and paths. We took a rest day in Painswick and Wotton-Under-Edge - nice villages to take a day off. Flowers were amazing and the wild garlic was everywhere. We were very lucky - no rain and no mud. Recommend spending at least one extra day in Bath at end of trek.
Mark Harris
From: Cheltenham
Started: 24th May, 2023 — Finished: 29th May, 2023
Brilliant ! Really loved the experience, people and sights. I did it solo and wild camped 4 nights, bnb 1 night. I should have done it over more than 5 days, it was hot and some days were really tough to get the miles done. Still extremely enjoyed it!! Also would be better with family and friends.
Julian Moore
From: Abingdon, Oxon
Started: 21st May, 2023 — Finished: 26th May, 2023
I ran/ walked the Cotswold Way with my Springer Spaniel Isla. We had amazing weather and would thoroughly recommend the route. She dictated a blog along the way: https://islacw0.Wordpress.com
Clare Josaitis & Christine Chalkley
From: Idaho, USA and Colorado, USA, respectively
Started: 14th May, 2023 — Finished: 25th May, 2023
We hiked from Chipping Campden to Bath. We are so thrilled to have done this hike. I was enthralled, overwhelmed, gobsmacked by the beauty of the countryside and the villages. Everyone we met was so extremely kind. We have been so blessed by this adventure. It was my first time to England. Somedays the hike was hard, but it was always worth it.
TORI BREITHAUPT
From: FLORIDA/COLORADO UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Started: 14th May, 2023 — Finished: 23rd May, 2023
lucked into beautiful weather! Loved hiking this trail. Chipping Campden to Cleeve Hill my favorite two days.
Carla and Pieter
From: the Netherlands
Started: 15th May, 2023 — Finished: 21st May, 2023
What an absolute privilege to hike in this wonderful landscape.
We've been walking on sunshine all the way to Bath.
A big thank you to all the volunteers who keep these paths so well maintained.
And to the landowners who grant us the public rights of way.
"Pepsi & Shirlie": it was so much fun hanging out with you two!
Christine Stinson, Jinnie Garrett
From: Wintergreen, Virginia USA; Moneta, Virginia USA
Started: 12th May, 2023 — Finished: 20th May, 2023
We were very fortunate to have beautiful weather in mid-May when the woods and fields were filled with birds and blooming flowers. A glorious walk.
Anneke Triemstra
From: the netherlands
Started: 10th May, 2023 — Finished: 17th May, 2023
it was a wonderful magical walking tour
Geeta Athavale
From: Seattle, WA, USA and Mumbai, India
Started: 10th May, 2023 — Finished: 17th May, 2023
A lovely walk in the divine Nature. I shared the mindfulness lessons I learnt on this walk on the YouTube channel 'Let The Lotus Bloom'.
Mindfulness YouTube channel link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXADO-_0QWiHyUe0NU9gojQ
Mindful lessons along Cotswold Way video link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CXPK5lplJ8
Sandi Still
From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Started: 4th May, 2023 — Finished: 15th May, 2023
The Cotswold scenery is spectacular. We had some layover days so we could experience some of the local towns. The trail is well maintained and mostly easy to find. Trail markings are good, with only one or two questionable places. Accommodations were extremely good. The people we met along the Way and in towns were friendly and helpful. I recommend using the FarOut app for exact route finding.
Laurence Couch
From: Oxford
Started: 8th May, 2023 — Finished: 14th May, 2023
Hiked the whole route starting in Chipping Campden over the course of a week. A gorgeous trail in the springtime with meadows full of wildflowers and wonderful views from the escarpment. First proper time spent in the Cotswolds and also first proper multi-day hike, a great introduction to both.
Brian and Mary-Ann McCallum
From: Victoria B.C. Canada
Started: 5th May, 2023 — Finished: 13th May, 2023
We really enjoyed walking through the magnificent English countryside. As beautiful as portrayed on Escape to the Country.
Mark Zaitsoff, Linda Liechty
From: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Started: 21st Apr, 2023 — Finished: 3rd May, 2023
Great walk, beautiful countryside, nice villages
Could you do something about the rain?