Cotswold Way | National Trail

For a wealth of information about visiting the Cotswold Way including maps, accommodation, circular walks, luggage transfer, and information for disabled visitors, see the Planning a trip section of this site.

On the 19th April, the Cotswold Way teamed up with a long-distance walking route in South Korea to launch the 'Cotswolds-Korea Friendship Trail'. Click here to find out more...

Below is a list of shortcuts answering your most commonly asked questions. Click on a link to view the answer:

• What is a National Trail? View answer
• Can I ride my horse or bike on the Cotswold Way? View answer
• Where can I find leaflets & local information? View answer
• I would like to plan a 'challenge' event on the Cotswold Way – what should I do in preparation? View answer
• What sort of signage is used on the Cotswold Way National Trail? View answer
• How can I get to and from the Trail by public transport? View answer
• What are the distances between places along the Cotswold Way National Trail? View answer
• What are the elevations along the Cotswold Way? View answer
• What is the record for completing the Cotswold Way? View answer

You may have noticed some little white boxes appearing on the Cotswold Way this summer. They are there as part of a new scheme aimed at reducing the impact of organised events on National Trails, whilst bringing the joy of the beautiful landscapes they pass through to a new audience and providing an exciting challenge for existing users. Click here to find out more...

Cotswold Way News 

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