The go-to, all-in-one guide to walking the Cotswold Way, one of England’s most picturesque and historically rich long-distance trails.

The Cotswold Way is one of England’s most rewarding long-distance walks, running for 102 miles (163km) through the rolling Cotswold Hills. Beginning in the charming market town of Chipping Campden in Gloucestershire and finishing in the historic city of Bath, the trail winds through southern England almost entirely within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 

This fully re-walked and completely updated 5th edition Trailblazer guide is built around what Trailblazer does best: maps that are large-scale, route-led, based on Ordnance Survey* mapping, that you can follow directly on the trail. With walking distances and times, accommodation, food stops and key landmarks shown on the map itself, there is no need to switch between text, apps or additional maps - everything you need is in one book. Ideal for those planning their first multi-day walk and for experienced hikers, the guide supports walkers who prefer to plan their own days rather than follow rigid stages.

In this Trailblazer guide you’ll find:

• • 44 large-scale, edited walking maps (just under 1:20,000), with the added detail you need to walk with the book in hand so you can walk confidently without switching between apps or extra maps

• Unique Trailblazer mapping features, including distances and walking times, clear directions, tricky junctions, gradients, places to stay, places to eat and points of interest

• Flexible itineraries for all walkers - walk the full coast-to-coast route, choose shorter sections, or sample the highlights. The trail can be walked in either direction, and this guide supports both options with clear, directional mapping

• Clear stage planning helping you judge daily distances, terrain and ascent to suit your pace

• Detailed public transport information for access to all points along the trail

• Guides to towns and villages with practical advice for all budgets, including cafés, pubs and restaurants, plus B&Bs, hotels, hostels, bunkhouses and campsites

• Downloadable waypoints with GPS and what3words references, so you can navigate confidently with or without a device

Route highlights include:

• Charming northern starting point at Chipping Campden and nearby Broadway
• Scenic villages and historic sites such as Stanton, Wood Stanway, Hailes and Winchcombe, along with the beautiful Sudeley Estate
• Ancient landmarks including Belas Knap and hilltop viewpoints at Cleeve Hill
• Woodland and countryside stretches through Dowdeswell and Lineover Wood, leading toward Charlton Kings and Leckhampton Hill
• Classic Cotswold towns and villages including Painswick, King’s Stanley, Dursley and Wotton-under-Edge

Detailed, reliable and inspiring, this long-established and regularly updated Trailblazer guide offers expert advice, excellent mapping, and everything you need to enjoy Cotswold Way, whether it’s your first long-distance walk or your next great walking challenge.

*based on Ordnance Survey mapping (out-of-copyright), fully amended and updated by Trailblazer