Walking the Cotswolds is one of the most rewarding trips you can take in England. We know because we did it. We spent weeks walking through the English countryside, sleeping in village B&Bs, and figuring out what works and what doesn't firsthand.
This guide covers everything from your first day on the trail to your last pint in Bath.
Here's what's inside:
🗺️ What to Expect: terrain, difficulty, navigation, food, water, and what a typical day of walking the Cotswolds actually looks like
🎒 Complete Packing List: exactly what we packed, broken down by trail and hotel, with gear recommendations for every item
📋 Planning Essentials: how to get there, how to move your luggage, whether to go self-guided or supported, and how far ahead to book
📍 Town Guide: where to stay and where to eat across 8 of the best Cotswolds towns and villages, including Moreton-in-Marsh, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, and Bath
❓ Tips and FAQs: the questions everyone asks before they go, answered honestly from our own experience