Tour overview

This 9-day walking holiday loops through the honey-stone villages and rolling wolds of the Cotswolds. It is self-guided, with route directions and maps and luggage moved between your accommodation. You stay eight nights in guesthouses, B&Bs, inns and hotels, with a cooked breakfast every day.

From Moreton-in-Marsh you cross the high wolds to Stow-on-the-Wold, then walk downhill through meadows to Bourton-on-the-Water, with a day to explore the Windrush valley and Naunton.

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You walk through woods to Saxon Winchcombe, follow the pilgrims' route to Hailes Abbey and Jacobean Stanton, then climb to Broadway Tower for wide views before reaching Chipping Campden and returning through Blockley to Moreton.

The physical rating is low. This holiday suits walkers who want gentle countryside, pubs and village charm.

Trip highlights

  • Stow-on-the-Wold (Day 2)
  • Bourton-on-the-Water (Day 3)
  • The Windrush valley (Day 4)
  • Hailes Abbey and Stanton (Day 6)
  • Broadway Tower (Day 7)
  • Chipping Campden (Day 7)

Your route

11 stops from Moreton-in-Marsh to Moreton-in-Marsh

9-day route: Moreton-in-Marsh – Stow-on-the-Wold – Bourton-on-the-Water – Winchcombe – Broadway – Chipping Campden – Moreton-in-Marsh
  1. Moreton-in-Marsh Day 1
  2. Stow-on-the-Wold Day 2
  3. Lower Slaughter Day 3
  4. Bourton-on-the-Water Days 3–4
  5. Guiting Power Days 4–5
  6. Winchcombe Day 5
  7. Stanton Day 6
  8. Broadway Day 6
  9. Chipping Campden Day 7
  10. Blockley Day 8
  11. Moreton-in-Marsh Days 8–9

Why choose this tour

The Cotswolds' prettiest villages on foot. Luggage moved and routes planned for you.

Best suited to

  • Walkers
  • Couples and friends
  • Countryside lovers
  • Independent travellers
Bourton-on-the-Water in autumn

Day-by-day itinerary

9 days from Moreton-in-Marsh, UK to Moreton-in-Marsh, UK

  1. Day 1 · Moreton-in-Marsh Moreton-in-Marsh

    Arrive in the Cotswolds.

    Hotel
    Guesthouse or inn
  2. Day 2 · Stow-on-the-Wold Stow-on-the-Wold

    The high wolds.

    Hotel
    Guesthouse or inn
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Bourton-on-the-Water Bourton-on-the-Water

    Meadows.

    Hotel
    Guesthouse or inn
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Naunton, Windrush valley Naunton

    A circular walk.

    Hotel
    Guesthouse or inn
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Guiting Power, Winchcombe Winchcombe

    A Saxon town.

    Hotel
    Guesthouse or inn
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · Hailes Abbey, Stanton, Broadway Broadway

    A pilgrims' route.

    Hotel
    Guesthouse or inn
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · Broadway Tower, Chipping Campden Chipping Campden

    A famous folly.

    Hotel
    Guesthouse or inn
    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8 · Blockley, Moreton-in-Marsh Moreton-in-Marsh

    Back to the start.

    Hotel
    Guesthouse or inn
    Meals
    Breakfast
  9. Day 9 · Moreton-in-Marsh Moreton-in-Marsh

    The holiday ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Stone cottages in Bibury in the Cotswolds

Where you stay

  • Moreton-in-Marsh (1 night) Guesthouse or inn
  • Stow-on-the-Wold (1 night) Guesthouse or inn
  • Bourton-on-the-Water (2 nights) Guesthouse or inn
  • Winchcombe (1 night) Guesthouse or inn
  • Broadway (1 night) Guesthouse or inn
  • Chipping Campden (1 night) Guesthouse or inn
  • Moreton-in-Marsh (1 night) Guesthouse or inn

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 8 nights in guesthouses, B&Bs, inns and hotels
  • Meals 8 breakfasts
  • Luggage transfers between accommodation
  • Route directions and maps
  • Local support on call

Not included

  • Meals not included 7 lunches and 8 dinners
  • Travel to Moreton-in-Marsh
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
A lane between stone houses in the Cotswolds

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want a guide or group
  • You want a challenging walk
  • You want dinners included
  • You want flights or train tickets included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–9 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: none included
A historic Cotswold house covered in wisteria

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £1,849 per person, twin share, tour only. 101 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Is there a guide?

No, this is a self-guided holiday with route notes, a navigation app and local support on call.

How hard is the walking?

Gentle to moderate, on field paths and quiet lanes with some short climbs.

How do I get there?

Moreton-in-Marsh has a direct train from London Paddington.

Is my luggage moved for me?

Yes, between every stop.

Which meals are included?

A cooked breakfast every day.

When can I start?

On almost any day through the season.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

ATOL protected 100% financially protected in a Trust bank account PTS 6035 4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary

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