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Cotswold Way: The North

From £699.00
7 Days & 6 Nights
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Cotswold Way: The North

  • Walk the northern section of the Cotswolds Way from Chipping Camden to Painswick
  • Enjoy the welcoming atmosphere of a Cotswold country pub
  • Discover the outstanding towns of Broadway, Stanton and Chipping Campden
  • Marvel at the stunning views from the Broadway Tower
  • Wander through the quiet lanes of picturesque Cotswold villages
Walk the northern section of the Cotswold Way through the finest scenery of the Cotswolds from Chipping Campden to Painswick. A five day and 45 mile / 73 km walk on the Cotswold Way through some of the finest scenery in England. The Northern Cotswold Way explores the quintessential English countryside of the Cotswolds. A beautiful green landscape of rolling farmland, quiet woods and picturesque villages steeped in history. Choose this itinerary if you want to explore the best of the Cotswolds on foot but don't have time to walk the full Cotswold Way. Revel in the stunning views from Broadway Tower, a round stone folly inspired by Capability Brown. Enjoy afternoon tea in a cosy tearoom in one of the many quaint Cotswold villages you pass through and admire the colourful gardens of the locals.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Chipping Campden Day 2 Chipping Campden to Stanton 10.5 miles / 17 km Day 3 Stanton to Winchcombe 8 miles / 12.5 km Day 4 Winchcombe to Dowdeswell. Transfer to Cheltenham 11.5 miles / 18.7 km Day 5 Dowdeswell to Birdlip 10.5 miles / 16.8 km Day 6 Birdlip to Painswick 7.5 miles / 12 km Day 7 Onward Travel
THIS TRIP'S CARBON SCORE

This trip has a carbon score of 9kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 9kg is equivalent to 5.5 avocados. Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information on how we've carbon counted our trips.

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  • Walking in the Cotswolds

    The Cotswolds are world-famous for bustling market towns, beautiful villages, and stunning countryside. This short feature follows Mark and Sonia who spent their 30th wedding anniversary walking on a Macs Adventure walking tour in the Cotswolds.

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