Top 8 Walking Tours in Cotswolds

Destination: Cotswolds.
Explore Classic Cotswolds your way with this online guidebook, illustrating a scenic 183 miles (292 km) point-to-point trip across 20 destinations split into 5 smaller themed sections to make the region easier to navigate the core classic towns and villages, and beyond to you can explore the wider region too, if you have time! WHAT TO EXPECT • This online plan is ready to browse and get inspired – use at home or on your phone on the go. • An overarching plan to shape your multi-destination holiday, with sample itineraries, for your timeframe from 3 to 14 days. • Inspire your trip, with places to go, where to stay, plus directions/parking etc. • Note: the guide itself is not customisable. However, each route includes our own pre-populated Google Maps with pins, plus customisable directions by section on Google Maps. **Get started today with instant access (choose nearest date as with 1 year access, there’s no need to wait until your travel date). Use on smartphone, tablet, or desktop.
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Duration: Around 3 days.

Destination: Cotswolds.
This activity is aimed at anyone who loves being outdoors and to see nature but in addition, Woodstock is a lovely historic town which is a real pleasure to walk around or cycle around to admire its great buildings. The tour of course will also include views towards Blenheim palace, which is one of Britain's most famous palaces and where Winston Churchill was born. Note- we cannot guide you inside Blenheim palace but if you wish to book self guided entry tickets to visit inside the palace, I can assist you with that. We use high end Bosch motor electric bicycles which means that participants must legally be aged 14 to ride them. This tour activity is available for private groups of 1-6 persons and at least 1 day advance notice is usually required. The seasonal dates which we operate, will vary from year to year, based on weather but generally we offer this activity from late April until October. If you don't see availability for your preferred date, just contact us anyway.
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Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Cotswolds.
Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Tewkesbury. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll Gallivant with tour producer Owen Bowles through the tiny Tudor town that was once home to 101 pubs. On this tour, I’ll tell you how the industrial revolution by-passed the town, leaving us with over 350 listed buildings of special architectural and historical interest today, many of them timber-framed Tudor houses. You’ll learn why Tewkesbury once was home to 101 pubs. Hear the fate of the Lancastrian lords who claimed sanctuary in the abbey after the Battle of Tewkesbury and learn about the turbulent religious history of England and how it ties into this lovely little medieval town. You'll also discover where you can find the largest number of exquisitely decorated medieval tombs outside of London, and why Tewkesbury Abbey has been described as ‘the Westminster Abbey of the Feudal Baronage.' Also, find out how the town’s mustard balls became nationally famous!
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Destination: Cotswolds.
Please note this tour is not a scare tour. The tours also include my own evidence I have caught from doing paranormal investigations on some stops. The meeting place is outside The Folk, you can park at The Westgate Street Car Park (GL1 2SZ).  The route is  as follows: * The Folk * Dick Whittington * The Old Crown * Bishop Hooper/ St Mary's Gate * Gloucester Cathedral * College Court (shopping experience at Cauldron Creations) * Poundstretcher * McDonald's * Tiger's Eye * Café Rene - St Mary De Crypt - *Greyfriars Priory Please note that there is a separate tour for The New Inn. If you would like to book private tours, please go to my website or message me.
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Duration: Around 2 hours and a half.

Destination: Cotswolds.
Zombie Scavengers tests your ability to survive after a Zombie Apocalypse. The game leads you through the city, where you will have 60 minutes to collect survival items for your colony. The Setting: Small colonies of the living are doing all they can to survive. You and your team have been tasked with scavenging for survival supplies for your colony. You’ll only have 60 minutes to figure out which items you'll need and find as many items on the list as you can. Your Mission: With 1 hour and your team of up to 10 people, you will use your smartphone to search the area for much needed food, supplies, and shelter. Along the way, you will be asked to do some challenges or answer some trivia questions. The goal is to score at least 4000 points in 1 hour in order to survive the zombie apocalypse! PS. Our game is family friendly, no actual zombies are involved in the scavenger hunt.
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Duration: Around 1 hour.

Destination: Cotswolds.
A unique and memorable experience in the romantically rural Cotswolds. A sweet pair of Pygmy goats will guide you to lovely places where you relax and feel restored through focusing on the things that they know matter the most; play and snacks!
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Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Cotswolds.
Bibury’s story goes back over a millennium, from Saxon gift to anime stardom, yet it remains the quintessential English village. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll uncover how time and generations of Biburians have shaped one of the Cotswolds’ most photographed destinations, and how some are said to still haunt the village. The tour starts at Bibury Trout Farm, where natural springs have sustained life since Roman times. You’ll wind through the neighbouring settlements of Bibury and Arlington to explore the history and legends of this charming village. We’ll meet famous visitors and residents, explore the buildings, stories, and scandals, and hear how Biburians have lived, worked, and played over the centuries. Along the way, from Roman factory to Georgian grandeur, you’ll see how each building tells part of an ongoing story, helping you understand why this village continues to capture imaginations while maintaining its authentic character as a living community.
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Destination: Cotswolds.
Discover Gloucester’s remarkable past on this self-guided walking tour, tracing the city’s journey from Roman origins to medieval triumphs and beyond. Begin at the Cross, the heart of Roman Gloucester, and explore key landmarks like the Crypt School, Blackfriars Priory, and the Cathedral Quarter. Along the way, hear stories of Viking raids, civil war sieges, and Gloucester’s role in shaping British history. You’ll walk in the footsteps of literary legends and historical figures like Dick Whittington and Aethelflaed. This 120-minute tour offers a deep dive into Gloucester’s resilience, religious upheaval, and the iconic locations that make the city a living testament to over 2,000 years of history.
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