See also expedition planning, including our universal expedition checklist. Walkopedia encourages responsible travel.

Books and Maps

Suggest books and maps

Books on this walk          

Cotswolds: Walks – B. Conduit (Pathfinder Guides)

More Cotswolds: Walks – B. Conduit & N. Channer (Pathfinder Guides)

The Cotswold Way – Cicerone: excellent information as usual, including other books on the Cotswold Way.

The Cotswold Way 2010 – A. Burton (National Trail Guides)

Batsford’s Walking Guides: Cotswolds – Jilly MacLeod

The Cotswold Way Handbook – Rambler’s Association

Other books

Visitor’s Guide: Cotswolds – R. Sale

The Gloucestershire Landscape – H. Finbury

Life and Tradition in the Cotswolds – E. Brill

There are few recent relevant books. See some other ideas in the Cicerone guide, including Pevsner.

Maps

Good maps can be bought locally, easily.

Stanfords: www.stanfords.co.uk.  A good online specialist source of worldwide.

Best times to walk/weather

Best times to walk

All times of year have attractions.  Summer for best weather (but more walkers), spring and autumn for flowers and colour. Winter days can be wonderful.

Weather

English.

Rain is possible at any time of year, always be prepared as it can change quickly.

For detailed weather information, have a look at: www.worldweather.org or www.bbc.co.uk/weather/world/country-guides

Getting there/transport/permits/fees

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See the Cicerone for information.

Route(s)

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See Walk Summary above. The route is well mapped and marked throughout.

Possible problems, health, other warnings

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See the websites in our useful links page for more detailed, and up-to-date, information.

Safety and problems: All walks have inherent risks and problems can arise on any walk. Many of the walks featured on this website involve significant risks and possible problems. This website cannot, does not purport to, +or potential risks, dangers and problems that may relate to a walk or a country. Any person who is considering undertaking this walk should do careful research and make their own assessment of the risks, dangers and possible problems involved. They should also go to “Important information” for further important information.

Make sure you have appropriate insurance.

Guided or independent?

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Independent

You can do this walk independently.

Guided/supported

You can join organised/supported expeditions. Traveling here with a knowledgeable guide has real advantages. Expedition organisers include:

•          www.contours.co.uk

•          www.macsadventure.com/cotswolds

•          www.thecotswoldwalkingcompany.com

Accommodation

There is a huge amount of varied accommodation along the way, from market town hotels to farmhouse B&Bs. Plan your route and book ahead for certainty.

The The Cotswold Way Handbook and Accommodation Guide published by the Gloucestershire Ramblers Association has a good selection.

There are various Cotswold accommodation websites. Search Cotswold Accommodation; also try www.cotswold-way-accommodation-directory.co.uk/

Hostelbookers usually has a good selection of cheaper-end accommodation.

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Other information and tips

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Useful websites and information

There are many websites with relevant information. Here are some that we think are useful or have been recommended to us.

• www.nationaltrail.co.uk/cotswold
• www.cotswold-way.co.uk
• www.the-cotswolds.org
• Have a look at the long Distance Walkers’ Association website for their ideas on walks in the area
• www.wikipedia.org As usual, a good starting place.
• Try www.flickr.com for pictures of this walk.

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Other things to do in the area

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Add your experiences, suggestions and photos. We would be delighted to receive your writing and ideas (which will be attributed appropriately where published).

Anyone planning an expedition to this place should see further important information about this walk.