Walk The Cotswolds and Oxford

Transferring to the historic market town of Chipping Campden, we walk to the stunning Hidcote Gardens, internationally renowned for its collection of outdoor “rooms.” We then have lunch at Broadway Tower, where you’ll enjoy awe-inspiring views over 16 counties in England and Wales. In the afternoon, we walk into Broadway, the ‘Jewel of the Cotswolds’, with its bustling high street and irresistible antique shops. Finally, we return for the evening to Moreton-in-Marsh.

Up to 8 miles – 450ft elevation

We transfer from Moreton-in-Marsh to Blenheim Palace, Winston Churchill’s birthplace and a World Heritage Site. Our itinerary begins with a visit to Winston Churchill’s grave in the village of Bladon, before taking us into the Palace grounds. Designed by the renowned garden landscaper, Capability Brown, there’ll be ample opportunity to explore before we tour the Palace itself and take in the formal Italian Gardens and the Rose Garden. After lunch, we walk to the Column of Victory, built to celebrate the victory over the French at the Battle of Blenheim, before arriving into Burford.

Up to 7 miles – 240ft elevation

We travel from Moreton-in-Marsh to Stow-on-the-Wold, the highest town in the Cotswolds. The site of a famous battle in the English Civil War, you’ll find plenty to enjoy in the magnificent market square. We then walk down toward the Slaughters, some of the most photogenic villages in the entire region, before lunching in the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’, Bourton-on-the-Water. Our itinerary allows a little more time here before returning Burford in the evening.

Up to 8 miles – 360ft elevation

Today, we set course for Tetbury, a wonderful Cotswold market town with historical links to the wool trade. Before lunch, our guide will take you on a hike around the valleys and villages which surround the town. On the way we’ll pass, Chavenage House, the 16th-century property which starred in the popular programme ‘Poldark’. We lunch at Westonbirt Arboretum – home to some 2000 different tree species and five national collections. Come the afternoon, we continue our walk through yet more stunning Cotswold countryside, before arriving back at our accommodation for our final dinner together.

Up to 9 miles – 200ft elevation

Our tour ends after breakfast when we help with your onward travel arrangements. Most of our guests travel from Kemble railway station, a short transfer from the hotel. Wherever your journey takes you next, our guides will be on hand to provide all the help you need.