Elaine Rizzo
From: London, UK (22 years in London, but American and Irish)
Started: 16th May, 2022 — Finished: 22nd May, 2022
Just finished the Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden to Bath and it was glorious! The lambs are in the fields and the wildflowers are in bloom at this time of year. We did it in 7 stages, arriving on the first day from London and catching the train back on the last day. It was a little quick and I'd take an extra day or two if I did it again. We started with four and ended with two - and met lots of people along the way. We stayed in Wood Stanway, Cleeve Hill, Birdlip, Selsley, Wotton-Under-Edge, and Tolldown. Luggage was transferred by CarryaBag. Watch out for the rapeseed field just before Wotton-Under-Edge - that was a surprise!! We also congratulated ourselves prematurely upon reaching Bath :)
Jack, Kurt & Caz Adams
From: Gloucester
Started: 23rd Jan, 2022 — Finished: 15th May, 2022
Our son, Jack (aged 8), has walked the Cotswold Way with his family as a fundraising activity to raise money for his chosen charity, the World Land Trust. He has raised nearly £1300 for the charity for this particular activity and completed it in stages between January - May 2022, often walking 10 or 11 miles at a time.
John and Annie Hemingway
From: London
Started: 8th May, 2021 — Finished: 12th May, 2022
We started in May 2021 in Chipping Campden and based ourselves in different places as we worked our way south west.
We have been wet, wind blown and hailed on but have enjoyed the beautiful limestone scenery and the delightful towns and villages.
Brian and Jeanne Clatworthy
From: Mytholmroyd
Started: 27th Apr, 2022 — Finished: 3rd May, 2022
Beautiful bluebells, cowslips and wild garlic. Trail is well marked and enjoys to do.
Lucy, Rita, Sally & Emily Dodsworth
From: Cheltenham
Started: 23rd Aug, 2020 — Finished: 26th Apr, 2022
Walking the Cotswold Way started as a family project during lockdowns, splitting it into 10 sections and walking the first seven as day walks in 2020, then finishing it off in spring 2022. We all loved exploring more of the region and seeing the stunning scenery – and it helped inspired Lucy to start a website all about the Cotswolds https://explorethecotswolds.com/ – and definitely won't be our last long-distance walk.
Gordon & Glenda Matthews
From: Rudloe, Corsham, Wiltshire
Started: 3rd Jul, 2021 — Finished: 2nd Apr, 2022
We Walked the Cotswold Way, over 10 monthly walks , lead by theCotswold Voluntary Wardens: friendly, well organised and knowledgeable. We walked it North to South and warmly recommend this way of walking it!
Robin and Cath Gazzard
From: Wickwar, Gloucestershire
Started: 3rd Jul, 2021 — Finished: 2nd Apr, 2022
Well organised, 10 stages ( one per month), fantastic group of fellow walkers and interesting leaders on each stage. Started in July (2 months later than normal due to Covid restrictions) and finished in April in glorious sunshine and blue skies ( but cold!). Thank you to all the Cotswold Wardens for making this such a brilliant way of walking the Cotswold Way.
Suzanne Thompson
From: Devon, England
Started: 26th Mar, 2022 — Finished: 1st Apr, 2022
Walked the way in 7 days with 5 friends. We based ourselves firstly nr Cheltenham then in Dursley and drove to start and finish of each section each day. We’ve walked other National trials; Coast to Coast, Dartmoor Way, Two moors Way, Pembrokeshire Way. The Cotswold Way did not disappoint. Good signage, plenty of diversity in regards to paths, gradients, flora and fauna and views from the escarpments.
Dawn Jones & Andrew Gordon
From: Herne Bay & Folkestone
Started: 25th Mar, 2022 — Finished: 30th Mar, 2022
A strenuous 6 day walking journey, perhaps a little rushed! We walked to a new Inn/Hotel each day using a baggage transfer company. Luckily the weather just held for us.
Susan Kelly and Joanna Barnwell
From: Swindon
Started: 17th Oct, 2020 — Finished: 25th Mar, 2022
Started during the pandemic in between lockdowns. A great escape and has given us an enduring love of the outdoors and the beautiful Cotswolds. An amazing trail although arduous at times with an amazing finish line at the doors of the Bath Abbey (we nearly missed the huge plaque in the ground). We completed over several weekends when time, weather and lockdowns would allow. Highly recommend it.
L and S
From: Bristol
Started: 8th Sep, 2016 — Finished: 27th Dec, 2021
It started off as a day hike near home but gradually turned into wanting to walk the whole route, going on a combination of day trips and overnighters. Each day was glorious until the last when it was wet all day, but certainly made up for it with a Festive pint in front of the fire.
Lisa Kinahan
From: Witney Oxon
Started: 21st Mar, 2021 — Finished: 20th Nov, 2021
Started in March . It has taken 8 months and 3 seasons. The scenery and views on this trail are breathtaking , with lots of wow views that are as far as you can see. The Cotswold buildings in the villages and towns that you walk through are stunning. I had three over night stays on the 13 days walking . There are pubs who let you park up in their car park with your campervan, all you need to do is eat in their pub . My husband has been my support vehicle at times to aid the logistics of the trail walk in sections. I've had a great time on this trail
Gert Corfield, Joe Corfield & Peter Boyden
From: Bromsgrove and Solihull
Started: 21st Apr, 2021 — Finished: 25th Oct, 2021
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.
Pascale Maroney & Helen Seymour
From: Bath
Started: 18th Sep, 2021 — Finished: 19th Sep, 2021
Ran/jogged/walked as part of the Cotswolds Way centurion ultra
Linda and Darrell Barrett
From: Hiawassee GA USA
Started: 12th Sep, 2021 — Finished: 18th Sep, 2021
A 7 day walking journey with strenuous climbs, stately homes, and magnificent natural beauty. Carried full packs but had a warm bed every night.