Welcome to Cotswold Trails
The Cotswolds are an incredibly beautiful place to visit, drawing visitors from all over the world to the stunning views and enchanting villages.
However, away from the more popular destinations and well-trodden routes lies a land that is rich in undiscovered gems and has a special tranquility of its own.
Our routes will take you to places that few people know about and are inaccessible to car or minibus tour groups, yet which are some of the best walks in the Cotswolds.
We will explore hidden valleys, see panoramic views and walk through ancient woodlands that have a rich and surprising heritage.
Each path, track and road have a history of their own: when we walk along them, we are stepping in the same places that Roman legions, cattle drovers and salt mules, and kings and queens trod, many years ago.
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Tell me more about the Cotswolds
The Cotswold National Landscape is famous the world over for its stunning English countryside, picturesque villages, vibrant towns, and heritage cities. Recognised as an area of outstanding natural beauty, it covers nearly eight hundred square miles and stretches across five counties; mainly Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire and parts of Wiltshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire.
The wonderful countryside is ideal for recreational walking. The breathtaking landscape is criss-crossed by 3,000 miles of historic footpaths, bridleways and trails to explore. Beautiful villages of characteristic honey-coloured stone houses nestle between rare grassland habitats, ancient woodlands and wildflower meadows, with 4,000 miles of historic stone walls dividing the landscape.
If you step away from the more popular destinations and well-trodden routes, there lies another world. It is to these undiscovered gems and the often overlooked beauty of the real Cotswolds that we would like to take you.
What are the walks like?
Every walk is a unique adventure. The Cotswold countryside looks different in all weathers and seasons but it always looks stunning!
As we guide you through the landscape we will tell you about the woodlands we pass through and the streams we cross and point out some of the flora and fauna. We will also tell you a little of the history of the places and how the footpaths on which we are walking have developed over time, and offer some of the best walks in the Cotswolds. Much of the southern Cotswolds also has a rich industrial heritage and evidence of its remains can still be seen today.
Some of our guests prefer to breathe in the freshness of the air, gaze at the views, imagine people from bygone times walking the same routes and sit quietly hoping to spot a deer or a particular bird. It is entirely up to you.
Where do we walk?
Our experience and knowledge have allowed us to design a variety of interesting routes to suit everyone — see Our Walks.
The walks have been selected to include different, off-the-beaten-track locations to provide an authentic experience of the “real Cotswolds”. They differ in length and difficulty, but all are immensely enjoyable.
One of the most popular options is when we design a walks especially for you - often a circular trail starting and ending at your B & B, hotel or wherever you are staying. Of course, if a particular location really appeals, or there is somewhere you have heard about and always wanted to see, then we can create a perfect itinerary. Just let us know what you would like.
Do you speak other languages?
The private tours are conducted in English.; however, Rob is happy to converse in Italian or French as well, and tours can also be arranged with a Chinese speaker.
See the 'Our Walks' page for more information about the various walks we provide, or get in touch and we'll be happy to talk you through the options.