Walking the Cotswold Ring

Ms DOMINEY, 24/10/2021

Most enjoyable circular walk in beautiful countryside. Travelled and walked alone using the excellent maps and instructions provided. Accommodation very close to the walk routes, so no detours / taxis required. Found my own dinner options online and booking in advance to be recommended at present. Luggage transfer went very smoothly and mostly found my suitcase already in my room on arrival. Comfortable and very clean ensuite rooms, although one was a bit cramped, but in a very old coaching hotel. Would travel again with Headwater as I felt confident with all planning.

Mr FAIRWEATHER, 20/09/2021

An excellent holiday, with detailed route notes that were generally easy to follow. Because several different long distance routes were combined, the walking was varied and always interesting. The accommodation en route was more than satisfactory and ideally located. One regret was that, with only one night in each village, by the time that the day's walk was completed, there wasn't time to explore fully some of the interesting places on the way.

Mr RUGG, 25/07/2021

Really wonderful walking - the Cotswold Ring was quite exceptional. The walks were about the right distance for us but we broke up the final walk between Stowe and Cheltenham with a stop-over a the Guitling Guest House in Guiting Power. We can highly recommend this walk.

Mr HALL, 06/07/2021

This was my 2nd self guiding walking holiday with Headwater. Yet again this was a very enjoyable experience. The local agent provided a well informed and written booklet of route notes and with a phone app which had downloaded maps of each day's walk with GPS on certainly kept me on the right track. The walking itself was very enjoyable with quite a challenging experience on the last day to walk the 17 & 1/2 miles back to Cheltenham which I would recommend. Incredibly it stayed dry apart from a little shower on the last day. Stayed in some excellent hotels and B&B's on route. Overall an awesome trip round the Cotswolds.

Headwater response:
Thank you Mr Hall for your holiday summary, so pleased to hear you enjoyed your self guided walking experience with us, we look forward to orgnasing your 3rd trip with us.
Headwater Customer Service Team

Mr DENBY, 01/07/2021

Great holiday. Bags transported as promised and were always waiting for us either in reception or in our rooms at the destination accommodation. Accommodation is...varied -some good, some poor

Headwater response:
Thanks Mr Denby for your holiday feedback, good to see you had a great time. Please be assured your feedback with regards to accommodation will be monitored in order that improvements can be made.
Headwater Customer Service Team

Mrs HARRISON, 27/06/2021

Pretty villages , beautiful flower filled meadows and gentle rolling hills. The last day of 17.5 miles back to Cheltenham is long but very pleasant and a stop off of fruit cake and tea was really welcome at the village post office in Guiting Power on the way. Insect repellent is a good idea as horse flies were rather hungry in some locations.

Mrs SANDISON, 26/06/2021

An easy way to arrange a walking holiday with clear routes and excellent luggage transport/delivery service from one night to the next

Mr Fennell, 18/10/2020

The itinerary provided excellent walking through lovely countryside and with pretty Cotswold villages along the way. The walks vary in length from 6 miles to 17 miles on the final day, although there are worthwhile alternatives if the latter is too daunting. Accommodation was first class and no problems were encountered getting an evening meal despite Covid restrictions. Recommended.