Name: Cotswolds Walks &amp; Villages
SKU: 13637
Availability: InStock

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.

Itinerary for the Cotswolds Walks & Villages tour:

The itinerary for this tour is under review for 2026, but will include:

2-3 easy, gently paced countryside walks throughout the day – led by one of our experienced walking guides, you’ll explore peaceful Cotswold villages, gloriously scenic views and quiet footpaths away from the crowds of the ‘touristy’ parts of the Cotswolds – heaven!
Free time in the gorgeous village of Broadway for shopping, souvenirs, or post-walk refreshment!

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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