The Cotswolds

Destinations and visits to places within The Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Beauty in central England.

A Beautiful Walk in Painswick: Queen of the Cotswolds

Walking in the Cotswolds: the Painswick Beacon Circular Walk The Rundown: An energetic walk through a gorgeous village of ancient buildings and one of the most beautiful and atmospheric cemeteries we’ve been through. Length: approx 5 miles, 2 ½-ish hours depending on your pace. Terrain: some roads, fields, rolling hills and a steep but short […]

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Walking in the Cotswolds: Longborough to Bourton on the Hill

The Rundown: A pretty walk through fields and woods, taking in 2 lovely tiny Cotswold villages. Plus a fun little bonus if you fancy something less filling than pub food! Length: approx 5 ½ miles, 2 ½ – 3 hours depending on your pace Terrain: some gentle hills, some very muddy areas All Trails guide

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5 Intriguing Things to Do While in Beautiful Stow-on-the-Wold

We’ve been to and through Stow-on-the-Wold many times before. The Stow Tesco is a bastion for late night Ben and Jerry’s needs. Greedy’s Chip Shop does delicious chips. Huffkins served us many a take-away breakfast during the Covid times. There’s plenty of good coffee to be had in their various cafes. Stow’s Christmas lights are

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How to Enjoy a Day Out in Quintessentially English Broadway!

Broadway is a beautiful village in Worcestershire, often referred to as “the Jewel of the Cotswolds” and makes a great place to stop for a day out.  The village centres around its tree-lined High Street, which is filled with various shops, pubs, and cafes.  You can also walk from the village up to Broadway Tower,

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Have an Amazing Day in Bourton on the Water: the Venice of the Cotswolds…

Bourton on the Water is a gorgeous village located in Gloucestershire, within the North Cotswolds.  The River Windrush flows gently through the middle of the village, making it known as the Venice of the Cotswolds.  Due to its quaint beauty, plus its many shops and attractions, it is a popular destination and well-worth a visit. 

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