England: Classic Cotswolds

A 6-Day Country Walkers tour starting from $1,298

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Tour Length: 6 Days
Countries Visited: England
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Tour Type:
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Tour Category: England Tour
Tour Operator: Country Walkers
Tour Code: CWLAKEDIST
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Cities Visited:
Winchcombe, Broadway, Moreton-in-Marsh, Bourton-on-the Water,

The Cotswolds Hills form the spine of rural England — and are its heart and soul. It is the unique Cotswold limestone that gives each hamlet its characteristic color, from warm brown to gold to cream. This spectacular circuit begins by the River Windrush in Bourton-on-the-Water, known as the "Venice of the Cotswolds". Your next stop is the ancient Saxon capital of Winchcombe, famous for the 10th-century Sudeley Castle, which boasts award-winning gardens. A steep trail with fantastic valley views leads to the world-famous coaching village of Broadway. From here you continue up to Broadway Tower, a tiny hilltop castle, before descending to 12th-century Moreton-in-Marsh along the old Roman Fosse Way. A final trail returns you to your starting point, the quintessential village of Bourton.

You’ll spend your days walking fields of purple lavender stretching into the distance, listening to the thunder of prize race horses being exercised for Ascot, visiting Iron Age forts standing sentinel on ancient hilltops, and historic viewpoints. Welcoming village pubs serving authentic fare provide the perfect break and recharge you for your explorations.

Nights are spent at country inns and historic hotels with quintessential charm and character, and with a choice of restaurants within easy access, dinners are a further highlight of this adventure.
 
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  • Continental breakfast daily (lunches, dinners and beverages are not included)

  • All accommodations (with private baths) while on tour

  • Luggage transfers between the hotels

  • Detailed route notes and maps

  • Basic travel insurance coverage (see Travel Insurance section that follows)

  • 24-hour emergency service

  • The exclusive ease of a mobile phone rental with our Cellhire partnership. Receive preferred calling rates, free phone rental, and complimentary shipping of mobile phones

  • The unbeatable and cumulative experience of the Country Walkers staff

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    DAY 1
    Arrival in Bourton-on-the-Water
    You may arrive at any time to Bourton-on-the-Water. Regularly voted the prettiest village in England, Bourton is one of the showpieces of the region and its hidden streets are full of tiny shops, Tudor houses, and gourmet restaurants— one of which you may wish to dine at this evening.
    Washbourne Court, Bourton-on-the-Water

    DAY 2
    Bourton-on-the-Water to Winchcombe; 21km/13mi/6hr or Naunton to Winchcombe; 14km/8.5mi/4.5hr
    Walk alongside the Windrush river, lined with bright daffodils, to the beautifully timeless villages of Naunton and Guiting Power. You continue on through shady woodland before descending to the ancient Saxon capital of Winchcombe and nearby Sudeley Castle, one of England’s most enchanting old estates set against the quiet dignity of the Cotswold hills. It is the final resting place of Queen Katherine Parr, Henry VIII's sixth wife.
    White Hart Inn, Winchcombe

    DAY 3
    Winchcombe to Broadway; 17km/10.5mi/5hr or Stanway to Broadway; 9km/6mi/3hr
    An ancient pilgrim’s route leads from Winchcombe to the eerie ruined arches of Hailes Abbey. It’s a gentle climb up to the Iron Age Fortress at Beckbury Camp for superb valley views. After passing Stanway House’s magnificent gatehouse and tithe barn, enjoy a pub lunch in Stanton, and then amble through open meadows to charming Broadway, referred to as The Jewel in the Cotswold Crown.
    Broadway Hotel, Broadway

    DAY 4
    Broadway to Moreton-in-Marsh; 20km/12.5mi/6hr or Chipping Camden to Moreton-in-Marsh; 13km/8mi/4hr
    Today’s walk takes you beneath the Worcestershire Hills, stopping off first at Broadway’s Tower, the 18th-century folly inspired by Capability Brown, where you’re rewarded with stunning unspoiled views. Located 1,024 ft atop Fish Hill, the tower is the second highest point in the Cotswolds; it is said that in good weather thirteen counties can be seen from here. The tower was built at the end of the 18th century to satisfy a whim of a countess, and later was the home of William Morris, a 19th-century poet, painter and social reformer. It's a gentle descent to Chipping Campden. This small, charming town, once famous for its wool trade, has many fine buildings dating back to the 14th century. You may wish to explore the covered market, almshouses, and silversmith. Stop for lunch in pretty Blockley, then descend to Batsford, where you’ll discover an arboretum filled with spectacular Coral Bark Maple trees and russet-berried Mountain Ash. Your final stretch is an easy stroll to the thriving market town of Moreton, located at the head of the beautiful Evenlode Valley.
    The Manor House Hotel, Moreton-in-Marsh

    DAY 5
    Moreton-in-Marsh to Bourton-on-the-Water; 19km/12mi/4hr or Longborough to Bourton-on-the-Water; 13km/8mi/4hr
    Follow the Roman Fosse Way before branching off through wheat fields and copses of hawksbeard and buttercups, and descend to the antique-filled village of Stow-on-the-Wold for lunch overlooking the stocks on the village green. At the height of the Cotswold wool industry the town was famous for it's huge annual fairs where as many as 20,000 sheep were sold at one time. Listen for woodpeckers in oak woods on the way to Lower Slaughter, from where a gentle stroll brings you back to the charming Bourton-on-the-Water.
    Washbourne Court, Bourton-on-the-Water

    DAY 6
    Depart Bourton-on-the-Water
    After breakfast (and prior to the hotel’s check-out time), you transfer on your own for connections home or to your next destination.

    Itinerary Changes
    Please bear in mind that this is a typical itinerary, and the actual activities, sites, and accommodations may vary due to season, special events, weather, or transportation schedules. We reserve the right to alter the itinerary since tour arrangements are made up to a year in advance, and unforeseen circumstances that mandate change may arise. Itinerary changes are made to improve the tour and your experience.

     
             
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  • Enjoy nice walks on the Windrush river with its bright daffodils.

  • Great views of old castles and estates of historical leaders of England itself

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    TOURS AVAILABLE EVERYDAY FROM MAY 1ST THROUGH OCTOBER 31ST

    All tour prices are per person, in US dollars, based on double occupancy.

    Single Supplement $435

    As arrangements are confirmed at least a year in advance, the tour price is subject to change.
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