The Cotswold way is one of Britains best known long distance trails and one which is well achievable with just a weeks holiday unlike longer treks such as the Pennine way or Coast to Coast.
Orignally I had intended to walk the latter route during a period off prior to starting a new job. Sadly the 10 days, minimum, required for the coast to coast were not available to me so I was looking for an alternative target. After a swift bit of Googling I settled on the Cotswold way.
Stretching some 100 miles, from north of Cheltenham, to Bath, the Cotswold way has become one of Britains most popular long distant routes. With 5 days to spare I had to cover 20 miles per day, and whilst this seems a fairly modest target it did prove fairly challening.
Choosing to camp or bivvy would ensure an economical way of covering the route although it is certainly true to say that this route is not massively well catered for from a camping perspective. However with 1 nights bivvying aside the rest of the route did provide suitable camping spots, which also offered good character.
I split the route as follows:
Chipping Campden - Winchcombe: Sneaky bivvy for the night.
Winchcomber - Coopers Hill: Say hello to Rosemary if stopping here for a tea at Coopers Hill Haven. And yes the famous cheese rolling hill looks desperately steep.
Coopers Hill - North Nibley: Grand camping at the house
North Nibley to Tormarten: Slightly surreal but friendly camping at the Best Western Compass Inn.
Tormarten to Bath: Some would say the least interesting stretch but actually very pleasant.
Pubs along the route proved very friendly and a cost effective way to stock up on much needed carbs.
More useful information when get a chance.
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