England's Cotswolds Hiking & Walking Tour
Castles, Gardens & the Cotswold Way
In England’s premier hiking destination, follow cobbled paths through chocolate-box villages, walk on woodland trails and savor a proper pint at a traditional pub.
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
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From $6,699 - $6,899/person
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Trip at a Glance
Highlights
- Walk classic English footpaths through gentle hills, wide-open meadows, serene green woodland and sheep-dotted pastures
- Explore welcoming, picturesque hamlets memorable for their honey-colored houses, old architecture, thatched roofs and flower-filled yards
- Admire beautiful abbeys and take leisurely walks, pausing to exchange hellos with the locals and take in some of England’s finest gardens
- Linger over English tea and cakes or pop into a cheery pub for a proper British pint
- Stay in elegant, handpicked country hotels whose hospitality and dining are as heartwarming as the views
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start Oxford Airport & Travel Details
- Visit the ancient market town of Chipping Campden and enjoy a tasty locally sourced lunch
- Hike along a trail to the Cotswold escarpment offering sweeping views of the English countryside
- Discover Snowshill, one of the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds
- Follow a footpath linking the hamlets of Stanton, Laverton and Buckland
- Linger in lively Broadway, the Jewel of the Cotswolds
- Walk to Broadway Tower for a 16-county panorama
- Set out from the 13th-century Cistercian abbey ruins at Hailes, once an important English pilgrimage destination
- Walk the celebrated Cotswold Way through the quaint town of Winchcombe en route to Sudeley Castle
- Enjoy the castle’s award-winning gardens and be entertained by stories told by a farmer at Postlip Hall Farm.
Nights 1-3
Luxury Hotel
A warm welcome awaits at this beautifully restored 17th-century farmhouse, part of a stunning 400-acre estate. A Small Luxury Hotels of the World member. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- With a local Cotswold warden, walk on Wardens’ Way, a path linking a series of quintessential Cotswold villages, including Lower and Upper Slaughter
- A traditional British pub lunch awaits
- Stroll through Guiting Power, a charming historic village
- Set out on foot to discover the picturesque towns of Bibury, famous for their beautiful chocolate-box cottages complete with thatched roofs and English gardens
- Take a walk through farmland and tree-lined trails to an ancient Roman road.
Nights 4-5
Luxury Hotel
Nestled in 220 acres of Cotswold meadowland, this lovely “country modern” hotel offers the ideal blend of elegance and coziness. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
End Bath Airport & Travel Details
This trip has an activity level range of 1-3
All breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
Lightweight carbon hiking poles
Backroads On Trip App with route maps, elevation profiles, daily snapshots and more
Additional local guides and experts, plus equipment for included activities as detailed in your itinerary
Exclusive activities, tours and cultural experiences, as detailed in your itinerary
All luggage transfers and porterage during your trip
Snacks and beverages between meals
Private cocktail and wine receptions on the first and last nights of your trip
Choice of Backroads t-shirt or hat, plus water bottle and luggage tag
Detailed Travel Planner with destination tips and pre-trip information
