Follow The Cotswold Way To Uncover Rural England

There are few areas of rural England so beautiful as the Cotswolds, an  area of rolling hills through Gloucestershire, parts of Oxfordshire and  Warwickshire. Sometimes known as the Heart of England, this area is  characterised by quiet towns and villages with their own distinctive  appeal and flair. The government designated this area one of Outstanding  Natural Beauty back in 1966 and the entire area was upgraded in status  to equal that of a national park, in 2000.

The Cotswold Way is a beautiful, long-distance foot path which runs  along the escarpment at the edge of the Cotswold Hills for a distance of  102 miles. The foot path is relatively new, although it was originally  conceived in the 1950s. The Gloucestershire County Council launched the  concept of a long-distance foot path in 1970, but it did not become a  National Trail until as recently as 2007.

All along the Cotswold Way, you will find many places of interest, things to do and really come across the beauty of the area. Start off your journey in Chipping Camden at one end or in the city of Bath at the other and explore such distinctive places as the Devils Chimney, the Pretty Village of Painswick, the Ruins of Hailes Abbey or the typical English town of Stroud.

One of the best ways to see the Cotswold Way is to choose one of the  Cotswold walking holidays available in the region. At the introductory  end, these range from 5 to 7 nights in duration typically and the  organisers look after all the necessary details in order to allow you to  really enjoy your visit to the area. Usually your overnight  accommodations and breakfast are included in two distinct locations. You  needn't worry about your luggage and trappings either, as baggage  transfers are catered for.

Those who organise walking holidays know everything there is to know about the area. You might not have participated in one of these activities before, but don't worry as you won't get worn out. The whole idea is to get a full appreciation of the beauty of the area and an impression of the region and these really are healthy getaways.

You might like to complete the entire length of the Cotswold Way, just  over 100 miles and can set up a walking holiday to take this all in. In  these cases you would walk somewhere between six and 11 miles on average  every day and would be able to take in the entire route during a  fortnight's holiday. For those who are looking for a different kind of  holiday for a change, one which does not involve lazing around on the  beach or next to a pool, this is really one of the best solutions  available.

You never know, you might be so smitten by the beauty of the area and  the topography of the Cotswold Way that you might choose to move up.   Broaden your horizons and turbocharge your walking adventure by taking  part in one of the several marathon running events that also cover the  length of the foot path from time to time!


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