A walking holiday along the Cotswold Way conjures up a vision of
honey coloured stone, unspoilt pretty villages, rolling green
hills and cultivated upland landscape of the “wolds”
the old English word for rolling hills
The Cotswold Way is often called the model for a long distance
walking holiday ; enjoyed best as moderate stroll rather than
head down yomp, through the often stunningly attractive countryside
and sense medieval England which is very appealing
Beginning in Chipping Camden the 100 mile (161km) Cotswold Way
threads its way along the distinctive escarpment of the beautiful
Cotswold Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
You
walk through ancient oak and beech woodlands and deep tree
lined valleys, through pastoral sheep country ,
and across rolling barley fields where views
sweep out over multi coloured patchwork of rich farmland,
castles and country
manors, and of course the famous medieval wool villages with
their disitinctive golden church spires glistening
in the sun.
Although
rarely rising above 300 metres (900ft) the Cotswolds Way 
meanders
over many of the Cotswolds best viewpoints. The highest
point Cleeve Hill stands at 1086ft above sea level and the Cotswolds
prominent western edge gives panoramic views over the Severn Vale,
Bristol Channel and beyond to the hills of Wales
Highlights
of the Cotswold Way are numerous ;picturesque old Cotswolds
towns
and villages as Chipping Camden, Stanton, Painswick, the magnificent
setting and grounds of Sudeley Castle home of Henry VIII's
Queen, Catherine Parr who lies in the castle's chapel,
the many old ancient Celtic and earlier hill forts, ensures
each day
is interest filled.
Celtic
Trails' office is located near Bath at the end of the Cotswold
Way and our local knowledge is second to none
For
further information or advice on your holiday on the Cotswold
Way please speak to our Walk Team, contact details below.
We will plan your ideal walking holiday on the Cotswold Way, leaving
you to relax and enjoy some of England's most inviting countryside
Celtic
Trails is one of Britain's most experienced walking companies,
providing quality itineraries for clients who appreciate high
standards of service , comfort and organisation
