Helen Fagan and Abi Stothard
From: Birmingham
Started: 27th Aug, 2022 — Finished: 2nd Sep, 2022
What a beautiful National Trail. We started in a very busy Chipping Campden. The first day of the walk was busy with tourists and day walkers, especially around Broadway. We stayed in a delightful B&B in Wood Stanway & were sent on our way with a hearty full English! Day 2 was a long day but with great views of Cheltenham & rewarded with a cider at Dunkertons in Charlton Kings. Day 3 was a lovely day through some beautiful forests - peaceful & tranquil. We finished in the delightful town of Painswick. Day 4 brought the welcome waymarker indicating 55 miles to Bath - nearly half way! We came across a surprise vineyard & some stunning views of the quintessential English countryside. A delicious curry at ‘Everest’ in Dursley refuelled us after a hard day. Day 5 started with a trip around a golf course, where we met a chap who had put some of the original Cotswold Way waymarkers up in 1970. Great to meet one of the original volunteers who had lots of interesting stories to tell! Lovely meadows and some climbs rewarded with monuments were a feature of today. A slight detour to The Bodkin was needed for accommodation but it was worthwhile for a friendly welcome. Day 6 took us through some lovely villages and to a beautiful Norman church in Old Sodbury, with yet more delightful views to reward our climbs. The M4 and A46 were a stark contrast! We had a lovely stay at Hill Farm to end day 6. Day 7 was a short walk to Bath - back to hustle & bustle but with a great sense of pride & achievement.
Chris Perry
From: Gloucestershire
Started: 16th Jan, 2021 — Finished: 29th Aug, 2022
Walked The Way from South to North; Bath Abbey to Chipping Campden. Amazing adventure that I only stumbled upon in COVID lockdown when I decided to head out for a local walk in the countryside. Took longer than expected due to an unexpected hip replacement operation 4 months ago. Fantastic trail, with many iconic sights and endless breathtaking views of the West.
Michael Hancock
From: Mickleton, Glos
Started: 24th Aug, 2022 — Finished: 27th Aug, 2022
Amazing walk and experience. Completed S-N in 3.5 days due to other commitments but will be back to walk N-S at a more leisurely and enjoyable pace another day. Extremely well marked and meeting with the Wardens work groups en route an added value. Thanks to all the team who keep this walk What it is…
Kate and David Lee
From: Kent
Started: 16th Aug, 2022 — Finished: 24th Aug, 2022
Amazing views, steep hills but worth every moment!! Do not under estimate the terrain!!
Miles (9) and Wendy (21 again) de Barros
From: Northamptonshire
Started: 4th Aug, 2022 — Finished: 15th Aug, 2022
What an amazing adventure! We loved this beautiful trail - it challenged us (especially in a heat wave) but the rewards were abundant every day: the beautiful views that greeted us round so many corners, the gorgeous villages and towns along the way, the comradery of other walkers travelling alongside us. It has been a truly moving experience to share with my son and has created life-long memories for us both.
Bert Jansen and Marieke Faber
From: The Hague, The Netherlands
Started: 1st Aug, 2022 — Finished: 12th Aug, 2022
Sandra Bauman, Patty Goldschmidt, Cindy Neuhaus, Karen Schmidt
From: Cincinnati, Ohio USA
Started: 13th Jun, 2022 — Finished: 19th Jul, 2022
We loved the trail but should have taken 8 days instead of 7 to explore the villages more. The countryside was beautiful and scenic. We self guided, and thought the trail to be well marked. Only lost our way twice.
Helen Allen
From: UK
Started: 1st Jul, 2022 — Finished: 13th Jul, 2022
I took a leisurely 13 days to complete the trail which was a perfect way to celebrate having given up full time work.
Michael Macleod
From: Evesham
Started: 10th Jul, 2022 — Finished: 12th Jul, 2022
Walked and wild camped the Cotswold Way solo last summer - had fantastic weather and a great trip! A definite highlight was the views from Cleeve Common and the Air Balloon Pub (which has now unfortunately closed!).
Colleen West
From: Seattle, WA USA
Started: 29th Jun, 2022 — Finished: 8th Jul, 2022
Claire Hampton, Andrew Hampton, Freddie Hampton
From: Thornbury
Started: 27th Jun, 2022 — Finished: 27th Jun, 2022
We walked with our son in 10m sessions to raise money for the Ukraine.
Sandra Bauman, Patty Goldschmidt, Cindy Neuhaus, Karen Schmidt
From: Cincinnati Ohio USA
Started: 13th Jun, 2022 — Finished: 21st Jun, 2022
Took 7 days to walk the trail. Thought it was well marked in most spots. We self-guided, but used Cotswold Walks to transfer luggage.
Damian Booth
From: Oxfordshire
Started: 28th May, 2022 — Finished: 3rd Jun, 2022
An amazing 7 day experience. I started in Chipping Camden then stopped in Winchcombe, Seven Springs, Painswick, Dursley, Hawkesbury Upton and then Cold Ashton. I used a variety of hotels, inns and Air BnBs as well as the brilliant Hill Farm BnB (Highly recommended) in Cold Ashton. Nothing but beautiful scenery. The way is very well signposted, even the diversion, so many thanks to all the wardens for their tireless work.
Meleah Reardon
From: Nailsworth, Gloucestershire
Started: 18th Mar, 2021 — Finished: 28th May, 2022
A wonderful walk! The views are amazing. I feel like I know the Cotswolds so well now.
Michael and Barbara Doran
From: Raleigh, NC USA
Started: 24th Apr, 2022 — Finished: 24th May, 2022
Such a beautiful walk through stunningly gorgeous country. Everyone we met along the way was friendly and helpful.