Cotswold Way | National Trail

For a wealth of information about visiting the Cotswold Way including maps, accommodation, circular walks, luggage transfer, and information for disabled visitors, see the Planning a trip section of this site.

After many years of determination and group effort, an end marker for the Cotswold Way is now in place outside the west doors of Bath Abbey. To find out more about the thinking behind the project and how it developed, click here...

On the 19th April 2011, the Cotswold Way teamed up with a long-distance walking route in South Korea to launch the 'Cotswolds-Korea Friendship Trail'. Click here to find out more...

Below is a list of shortcuts answering your most commonly asked questions. Click on a link to view the answer:

• What is a National Trail? View answer
• Can I ride my horse or bike on the Cotswold Way? View answer
• Where can I find leaflets & local information? View answer
• I would like to plan a 'challenge' event on the Cotswold Way – what should I do in preparation? View answer
• What sort of signage is used on the Cotswold Way National Trail? View answer
• How can I get to and from the Trail by public transport? View answer
• What are the distances between places along the Cotswold Way National Trail? View answer
• What are the elevations along the Cotswold Way? View answer
• What is the record for completing the Cotswold Way? View answer