Walk the Windrush Valley on our Cotswolds Walks & Villages tour
Go Cotswolds' Cotswolds Trails & Villages Tour includes a Cotswolds walking tour to Broadway Tower
Go Cotswolds' Cotswolds Trails & Villages Tour includes a Cotswolds walking tour along part of The Cotswold Way

Cotswolds Walks & Villages

From: £80.00

Lace up your boots and slow down the pace.
This relaxed walking tour blends gentle countryside strolls with time in the Cotswolds’ most beautiful towns and villages.

What’s included:

📍 Departures from Stratford-upon-Avon (08:50) and Moreton-in-Marsh (09:30)
🚶‍♂️Walk a short stretch of the famous Cotswold Way, taking in Broadway and the iconic Broadway Tower
🏡 Visit three peaceful villages in the stunning Windrush Valley, plus explore the historic town of Burford
👣 Travel in a smaller group (maximum 12), with a friendly and experienced walking guide

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Description

  • Visiting the Cotswolds between May and September?
  • Craving a gentle countryside experience rather than a strenuous hike?
  • Traveling alone, with a partner, or a small group?

Then this is the one-day tour of the Cotswolds for you!

At Go Cotswolds, we stand out as one of the few tour companies in and around the Cotswolds that offers budget-friendly, shared, small group guided tours. Our Cotswolds Walks & Villages tour centres on leisurely walks along some of the Cotswolds’ most scenic trails. Don’t fret – this is an introductory walking tour, so hiking boots and poles are not required!

Package Offers

Our Cotswolds Walks & Villages tour is fantastic as a stand-alone tour. However, if you have more time, combine it with our other tours to create a 1-4 day itinerary.

  • Get 10% off when you book more than one tour at the same time
  • Top tip: it doesn’t matter which way around you take our tours!
  • Need accommodation? Try our recommendations in Stratford-upon-Avon or Moreton-Marsh.

2 days in the Cotswolds

3 days in the Cotswolds

4 days in the Cotswolds

Itinerary for the Cotswolds Walks & Villages tour:

After picking up our tour guests from Stratford-upon-Avon (8.50AM) and then Moreton-in-Marsh (9.30AM), we’ll visit the following locations on this Cotswolds walking tour (timings are approximate and may vary):

  • Walk to Broadway Tower (1.6 km/1 mile, allowing 40 minutes). With your guide, you’ll follow part of the Cotswold Way National Trail, venturing through age-old woodlands and over softly undulating landscapes until you reach Broadway Tower, perched atop the second-highest peak in the Cotswolds.
  • Broadway Tower. Take your time to admire the views across the Cotswolds, and see if you can spot the herd of resident red deer. There’s a coffee shop, gift shop and toilets here, and for an extra fee (payable on the day), you can also climb the Tower if you wish.
  • Broadway. Walk back to the minibus with your guide (1.6 km/1 mile). Or, continue your walk down the hill, following the Cotswold Way National Trail (2.4 km/1.5 miles). Either way, you’ll arrive in the lovely village of Broadway, where you can enjoy free time (at least 1 hour, usually a bit longer) for lunch and shopping.
  • Circular walk (max. 4.5km/2.75 miles, allowing 1 hour 30 minutes). After a quick comfort break in Burford if needed, your guide will lead you on a walk through the peaceful countryside of the Windrush Valley. On the way, you’ll discover up to 3 pretty Cotswold villages, one which has connections to both Downton Abbey and the notorious Mitford sisters! If preferred, there are shorter route alternatives or the option to bypass this walk entirely.
  • Burford. At the end of the day, enjoy some free time (min. 1 hour) in beautiful, historic Burford. Here you can explore, shop, or simply unwind in one of the many pubs and cafes after a day on your feet. If you choose to skip the circular walk, you can spend the whole afternoon in Burford instead.

Pick up times and locations:

  • 08.50: Stratford-upon-Avon – Shakespeare’s Birthplace Coach Terminal, Windsor Street, Stratford-upon-Avon
  • 09.30: Moreton-in-Marsh – Moreton-in-Marsh train station (wait in the car park near the ticket office)

Need help choosing the best pick up point? Want to know how to reach our pick up points by train, bus or car? All the information you should need is here. 

Sometimes we don’t need to go to both pick up points, so arriving at the wrong place might mean you get left behind. If you need to change your pick up point after booking, you can do so using the ‘Manage this purchase’ link in your confirmation email, or by contacting Go Cotswolds. If you’re not sure which pick up point to choose, please just ask!

Drop-off times and locations:

  • 17.00 – Moreton-in-Marsh train station
  • 17.30 – Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare’s Birthplace Coach Terminal

If you would like to be picked up in Stratford-upon-Avon and dropped off in Moreton-in-Marsh, or vice versa, no problem!

Train travel

From London (Paddington station), Reading, Oxford, Charlbury or Kingham, take a direct train to Moreton-in-Marsh. The train arriving at 0917-0920 is perfect!

From Honeybourne, Evesham or Worcester, take a direct train to Moreton-in-Marsh.

From Birmingham, take a direct train to Stratford-upon-Avon – our pick up point is just a 5-10 minute walk from Stratford-upon-Avon train station.

We always recommend you buy a flexible ‘anytime’ ticket that allows you to take any train. This tour usually returns to Moreton-in-Marsh by 17.00 and to Stratford-upon-Avon by 17.30, but we can never 100% guarantee this. If you have a flexible ticket, then you can take an earlier train and won’t have to wait around.

However, if you wish to book a particular train to take advantage of cheaper ‘advance single’ tickets, then we recommend you plan to depart after 17.00 for Moreton-in-Marsh, and after 17.30 for Stratford-upon-Avon (also, don’t forget Stratford-upon-Avon station is a 5-10 min walk from the drop off point).

We recommend The Trainline* for online train ticket booking. Book 6-8 weeks before your travel date for the best prices.

What to wear?

Please dress in comfortable clothes that are appropriate for the weather conditions. Bring a raincoat or umbrella if it’s raining, and a hat and sunscreen if it’s hot.

Wear comfortable, flat, closed-toe shoes like trainers/sneakers or trail shoes. You won’t need hiking boots or poles. Leave the stilettos or flip-flops at home – nobody wants a heel stuck in a cattle grid, or sheep poo in between their toes!

What’s included?

  • Transport in one of our executive class, air-conditioned 16-seater Mercedes minibuses
  • Plenty of free time, so you can explore several places in the Cotswolds in one day.
  • 1-3 guided walks so you can experience the peace and tranquillity of the Cotswolds on foot.
  • Maps and information with our recommended things to see and do, so you can make the most of your free time.
  • Expert insights from one of our fun, friendly and experienced walking guides. All of our guides are locals, so we’ll bring the story of the Cotswolds to life.

What’s not included in this Cotswolds walking tour?

  • Lunch and refreshments, so bring your own picnic, or purchase food and drinks at the stops on the tour
  • Entry to Broadway Tower – if you wish to climb up the tower, you can pay the entrance fee for this on the day. It costs £14 per person.

Important information:

  • This Cotswolds walking tour operates on selected dates between May and September only. This is when the weather and footpath conditions are most suitable.
  • You will enjoy this Cotswolds walking tour most if you can easily walk 3 miles/5km on mixed terrain and complete all 3 walks. There are easier/alternative options for less able walkers, but you should be able to walk a minimum of 1 mile/1.6km
  • Paths are mostly flat, with some small hills, and are a mixture of gravel track, woodland trail, grassy fields and sealed roads. Depending on the weather, paths can be wet, muddy, slippery, and uneven.
  • On the (optional) afternoon walk, the route involves climbing over stiles and crossing cattle grids. Therefore we do not recommend this tour if you have mobility or stability issues that might make this hazardous for you.
  • Regretfully, this tour is not suitable for users of wheelchairs, mobility scooters or walking frames.
  • Your participation in this tour is entirely at your own risk. If we feel that your participation in the tour would be detrimental to the other people in the group, then we may encourage you to take the easier/alternative options. If you are in any doubt as to whether this tour is suitable for you, please just ask.

Cancellation policy, terms and conditions:

Our Cotswolds Walks & Villages tour may be amended, or cancelled for a full refund, up to 24 hours before departure. No refunds are given for no-shows or cancellations made within 24 hours of the tour start time.

We’re sorry, children under 3 are not permitted on this tour, and we don’t recommend the tour for children under 8.

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