Itinerary
- Day 1
Moreton-in-Marsh
You'll arrive in Moreton-in-Marsh, a charming market town that sits on the historic Fosse Way Roman Road. Spend some time wandering through the central market square and checking out the traditional stocks at your own pace. Later in the evening, head out for dinner to settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty cooked breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Explore Moreton-in-Marsh market square
- View the village stocks
Landmarks Moreton-in-Marsh Market Square Fosse Way - Day 2
Moreton-in-Marsh to Stow-on-the-Wold
This morning you'll walk across the high Cotswold wolds heading toward Stow-on-the-Wold. Along the way, you'll pass the magnificent Mogul manor house at Sezincote and walk through several pretty hamlets. By evening, you'll arrive at Stow-on-the-Wold and have time to explore the village square and traditional stocks.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty cooked breakfast)
Included Activities
- Walking route across the high wolds
- Pass by Sezincote manor house
- Visit Stow-on-the-Wold village square and stocks
Landmarks Sezincote Stow-on-the-Wold Market Square - Day 3
Stow-on-the-Wold to Bourton-on-the-Water
Starting from Stow-on-the-Wold, you'll take a leisurely downhill walk across meadows to Lower Slaughter, where you can see the working mill. After that, you'll continue on to Bourton-on-the-Water with its many shops and attractions. If you want more distance, there's a longer route available as an alternative.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty cooked breakfast)
Included Activities
- Leisurely walk across meadows to Lower Slaughter
- Visit Lower Slaughter with working mill
- Walk to Bourton-on-the-Water
Optional Activities
- Longer alternative walk across the Slaughters
Landmarks Lower Slaughter Bourton-on-the-Water - Day 4
Bourton-on-the-Water
You'll do a circular walk from Bourton-on-the-Water that explores more of the Slaughters villages in the area. You can pick between a longer route or a shorter one depending on how much walking you feel like doing that day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty cooked breakfast)
Included Activities
- Circular walking route exploring the Slaughters
Optional Activities
- Longer circular walk route option
Landmarks The Slaughters - Day 5
Bourton-on-the-Water to Winchcombe
After a short transfer walk through woods and fields, you'll make the dramatic descent to Winchcombe, the ancient Saxon capital. Once there, you'll visit Sudeley Castle and then explore Winchcombe's fascinating church and local museums.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty cooked breakfast)
Included Activities
- Transfer walk through woods and fields
- Descent to Winchcombe
- Visit Winchcombe church
Optional Activities
- Visit Sudeley Castle
Landmarks Sudeley Castle Winchcombe Church Winchcombe - Day 6
Winchcombe to Broadway
You'll follow the pilgrims' route to Hailes Abbey, then traverse the hills to see Jacobean Stanway House with its magnificent gatehouse and medieval tithe barn. From there, you'll head to idyllic Stanton before finishing the day in Broadway, a coaching village lined with fine houses and inns.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty cooked breakfast)
Included Activities
- Follow pilgrims' route to Hailes Abbey
- Walk to Stanway House
- Visit Stanton
- Arrive at Broadway
Optional Activities
- Visit Stanway House
- View Stanway gatehouse and medieval tithe barn
Landmarks Hailes Abbey Stanway House Stanton Broadway - Day 7
Broadway to Chipping Campden
This morning you'll walk up to Broadway Tower, an 18th century folly with fine views across the vale. After descending from there, you'll head to Chipping Campden, which many consider the loveliest of all Cotswold villages. You'll see the covered market place, the beautiful wool church, almshouses, and local silversmiths.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty cooked breakfast)
Included Activities
- Walk to Broadway Tower
- View from Broadway Tower across the vale
- Descend to Chipping Campden
- Explore Chipping Campden covered market place
- Visit Chipping Campden wool church
Optional Activities
- Visit almshouses in Chipping Campden
- Browse silversmiths in Chipping Campden
Landmarks Broadway Tower Chipping Campden Market Place Chipping Campden Wool Church - Day 8
Chipping Campden to Moreton-in-Marsh
You'll pass through the charming villages of Broad Campden and Blockley before descending to Batsford. If you're interested, you can optionally visit the arboretum and falconry centre. Depending on what day of the week it is, Bourton House gardens and Sezincote House might be open for a visit. You'll end with a pleasant walk across meadows back to Moreton-in-Marsh.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty cooked breakfast)
Included Activities
- Walk through Broad Campden
- Walk through Blockley
- Descend to Batsford
- Stroll across meadows to Moreton-in-Marsh
Optional Activities
- Visit Batsford Arboretum
- Visit Batsford Falconry Centre
- Visit Bourton House gardens (certain days of week)
- Visit Sezincote House (certain days of week)
Landmarks Broad Campden Blockley Batsford Arboretum Batsford Falconry Centre Bourton House Sezincote House - Day 9
Departure
You'll depart after breakfast, concluding your time in the Cotswolds.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty cooked breakfast)
