England's Cotswolds Village Walk
Day 1:
Arrival in Mickleton, near Chipping Campden.
Day 2:
From Mickleton Church you will follow country lanes through the twin hamlets of Hidcote Bartrim and Hidcote Boyce to Hidcote Garden--this renowned garden boasts ten acres of delightful hedges, slopes, avenues and dells. Enjoy a walking tour of Chipping Campden. 5 miles-2.5 hours plus stops and visits. Overnight Chipping Campden.
Day 3:
Walk part of the Cotswold Way to Broadway Tower, a most remarkable 18th century folly. Visit the William Morris exhibition and climb the tower for outstanding panoramic views towards Wales. Descend into Broadway a beautiful Cotswold village renowned for the tea shops and antique stores. 6 miles - 3 hours plus stops and visits. Overnight Chipping Campden.
Day 4:
Walk from Broadway, visiting Buckland church on the way, to the perfectly beautiful villages of Stanton and Stanway. Walk on for a picnic lunch and the evocative ruins of Hailes Abbey. End the day with a visit to Sudeley Castle where Queen Katherine Parr is buried. 8 miles - 4 hours plus stops and visits. Overnight Stow-On-The-Wold.
Day 5:
Walk from Bourton-on-the-Water to the beautiful, unspoilt villages of Lower and Upper Slaughter. Continue on the Wardens Way footpath along the ridge and through the valley to the ancient villages of Naunton and Guiting Power. 10 miles - 5.5 hours plus stops and visits. Overnight Stow-On-The-Wold.
Day 6:
A day of gentle walking in the peaceful Windrush Valley going from one sleepy village to another. You will have time to explore the lovely old Cotswold town of Burford with its jumble of inns, shops and tearooms. Have lunch before walking to the scenic villages of Swinbrook and Asthall, strongly associated with the Mitford sisters. 7 miles - 3.5 hours plus stops and visits. Overnight Stow-On-The-Wold
Day 7:
Depart after a leisurely breakfast.
Please note that non walking alternatives are offered to those who wish to take a break from walking. (Entrance fees not included unless in the itinerary). These are:
Monday:
Further exploration of Chipping Camden or one of the many local gardens/houses
Tuesday:
Further exploration of Broadway with its art and antique shops or one of the many local gardens/houses
Wednesday:
Further exploration of Broadway with its art and antique shops or one of the many local gardens/houses
Thursday:
Further exploration of Stow-on-the-Wold with its art and antique shops and/or Bourton on the Water and Winchcombe
Friday:
Further exploration of Burford
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