What to expect

Areas of Outstanding Beauty
Discover quintessential English towns

Four-Star Hotel
Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham

Broadway Tower
Enjoy spectacular panoramic views

Relaxed Walking
Follow the Cotswold Way
About this trip...
Twin/double room for sole use with private facilities
Breakfast & 3 course evening meal daily with glass of wine
Welcome drink & information meeting
2 Full Day guided walks, including transfers
Experienced Cotswold Blue Badge walking guide
Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
- International flights are not included
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- Travel insurance
- Tips & drinks
- Meals when not included in the itinerary
- Activities when not included in the itinerary
What you'll be doing

Day One: Arrival Day
- Dinner included

Day Two: Cotswold Way - Chipping Campden to Broadway
Our route then continues through rolling farmland to Broadway Tower, the second-highest point in the Cotswolds, where more spectacular views await and we stop for lunch. From Broadway Tower, we descend into Broadway. Although very different in character from Chipping Campden, Broadway is equally charming and is home to one of the most photographed and painted rows of houses in England. There will be time to explore the village and enjoy refreshments before returning to the hotel.
- Transfer time: 50 & 35 mins approx
- Walking distance: 6.5 miles approx
- Ascent: 590ft+
- Descent: 790ft-
- Grade: Moderate with some steep climbs
- Terrain: Rolling countryside and field paths which are uneven in places
- Breakfast & dinner included

Day Three: The Cotswolds Way - Birdlip to Painswick
Today’s walk follows the dramatic Cotswold escarpment, combining beautiful woodland trails with stretches of open grassland and far-reaching views. Our route takes us to Cooper's Hill, renowned for its breathtaking panorama towards the Malvern Hills and, of course, for the famous annual cheese-rolling event.
We continue on to Painswick Beacon, once the site of an Iron Age hill fort, where more magnificent views open up across the surrounding countryside.
- Transfer time: 15 & 20 mins approx
- Walking distance: 7 miles approx
- Ascent: 590ft+
- Descent: 1070ft-
- Grade: Moderate with some steep climbs
- Terrain: Clear paths through woodland and open common land
- Breakfast & dinner included

Day Four: Departure Day
After a leisurely breakfast, check-out and say goodbye.
- Breakfast included
Accommodations
Dates & Prices
Essential Information
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- Walking boots with good ankle support
- Waterproofs – jacket and trousers
- Walking poles – recommended as they provide good support for the knees, particularly on downhill sections of walks and when conditions are wet/slippery
- Lightweight trousers and shorts with pockets
- Shirts or t-shirts for walking in
- Walking socks – several pairs
- Lightweight fleece or jumper
- Hat & gloves
- Daysack/rucksack for walking
- Umbrella – it can be used also for protection from the sun as well as rain
- Lightweight drinking bottle to carry water whilst walking
- Small first aid kit – plasters, insect repellant, etc
- Good, high factor sunscreen, sunhat and sunglasses – the sun’s strength is often multiplied in mountainous areas.
Guided walks are included as part of this trip. Your dedicated walking guide will brief you in resort on the daily walking programme.
The walking programme is graded by difficulty, and you can expect to walk varying distances with a range of ascents and descents. Some walks may be challenging, with uneven or rough terrain underfoot and sections at higher altitude. Please refer to the day-by-day itinerary for full details of each walk.
A good level of physical fitness is required to fully enjoy this trip.
It is important that you consider whether your chosen trip is suitable for your level of fitness, mobility and any medical conditions or additional needs. If you are unsure, please contact our team before booking. We will be happy to discuss the trip requirements and your individual circumstances to help you decide whether the trip is suitable for you.
We are committed to treating all customers fairly and will consider any reasonable adjustments where possible. Please let us know before booking if you have a disability, medical condition or any additional requirements that may affect your trip. This allows us to assess whether we can safely and appropriately accommodate your needs and to ensure you have the best possible trip experience.
Care should be taken at all times, particularly on uneven or wet terrain. If you normally use walking poles, we recommend bringing them with you. Sturdy walking boots or walking shoes are essential.
Please note that the route and content of the walking programme may need to change during the trip, at the discretion of the specialist walking guide or local organiser, if local conditions require.
If you have any concerns during your trip, please speak to your specialist walking guide or Solos Tour Leader.
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