Cotswold Ring Walk - Independent Walking

This area of gentle hills and honey-coloured stone villages has some of the best walking in England. The footpaths are exceptionally well-maintained while the nature of the landscape means that the walking is within the capabilities of almost everyone. The chief glory of the area lies in its villages - gems of vernacular architecture that developed out of the medieval wool trade and which have survived unspoilt into the 20th century. But there is much more in this area of unexpected contrasts.

Marvellous views from the Cotswold escarpment; countryside that is a happy compromise between man and nature; some of England's finest churches; country houses, neolithic barrows, ruined abbeys, gothic follies, magnificent gardens and even a substantial industrial heritage - and all best seen on foot. In between these delights, you'll also find plenty of good pubs serving local beers and excellent food! The Cotswold Ring is a unique village-to-village walking tour. The "Ring" offers a week's walking in one of the most scenic areas of England. This walk follows a circular route of just over 88 kms, taking you into the heart of the romantic Cotswolds and including all the most famous villages