The Cotswolds have deviated little from their etymological roots: “Cotswolds” means “sheep enclosures in rolling hillsides.” Despite the rather sleepy moniker, the Cotswolds are filled with rich history and traditions (like cheese-rolling) that date back to Roman and Saxon times. While it may seem that classic English hedgerows outnumber people, more urban towns like Gloucester, Cirencester, and Cheltenham supply shoppers and hikers in the Cotswolds.
The Cotswolds lie mostly in Gloucestershire, bounded by Stratford-upon-Avon in the north, Oxford in the east, Cheltenham in the west, and Bath in the south. The northern Cotswolds house more postcard-worthy ...more
Train stations in the Cotswolds are few and far between. Trains go to London (1hr., every 1-2hr., £30) via Oxford (30min., £9.50) from Moreton-in-Marsh Station. (Open M-Sa 5:45am-7:15pm, Su 5:45am-12 ...more
The Cotswold Way Handbook and Accommodation List (£2) details B&Bs, which usually lie on roads a short walk from small villages. The Cotswolds Accommodation Guide (50p) lists B&Bs in larger towns ...more
The TIC stocks a variety of walking and cycling guides. The Cotswold Map and Guidebook in One (£5) is good for planning bike routes and short hikes. Hikers planning more than a short stroll should use ...more
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