Cotswolds & Shakespeare

The romantic hills of the Cotswolds in the heart of England, in the historic counties of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire, stretch up to an altitude of 300 metres. In the middle ages this region became rich through the trade of wool. Today the romantic landscape is famous for the traditional villages. Magnificent views from the hills, one of the most beautiful churches in England, stately homes, Neolithic stone tombs, monastic ruins, Gothic half-timbered houses in narrow lanes, magnificent cottage gardens – all this is best explored by foot. It's not just the eye that's spoilt – along the way you'll pass numerous traditional pubs serving excellent specialities and beers.

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Details about the eight-day walking holiday Cotswolds & Shakespeare

Your eight-day hiking tour in Great Britain starts in the place William Shakespeare was Christened and died – Stratford-upon-Avon. Here you begin your first day of hiking in the footsteps of famous writers and explore the history-rich old town, as well as the surrounding region. On the following days stage, a visit to Moreton-in-Marsh in Chipping Campden, one of the most beautiful villages in the Cotswolds awaits. The next stages lead you first to Bourton-on-the-Water and over the Wolds to Winchcombe. The sixth day of your walking tour is just as picturesque. The stage takes you to former film sets in Stanway and Stanton and finally to the day’s stage destination, the "Jewel of the Cotswolds" in Broadway. On the last day of your tour, you will once again enjoy the picturesque landscapes, explore the Cotswold Way, Snowshill and end your active time-out in one of the typical pubs or restaurants.

Highlights of the walking tour Cotswolds & Shakespeare

• In the footsteps of William Shakespeare: Right at the beginning of your walking tour, you will have the opportunity to experience the place of Christening and death, as well as the cottage, of the famous writer William Shakespeare up close in Stratford-upon-Avon.
• A slice of India in Sezincote: On the fourth day of your tour, the route takes you past the impressive Mughal Palace, also known as Sezincote House. This historic building was designed by Samuel Pepys Cockerell, built in 1805 and serves as an example of architectural reinterpretation from the Indian Mughal Empire. Picturesquely nestled in the surrounding Cotswolds hills, the palace with temples, grottoes, waterfalls and towers is set in 3,500 acres of grounds with a wonderful garden.
• Hiking & leisure in Broadway: At the end of your walking tour, you will reach the pretty village of Broadway – which is not only a perfect starting point for further walking tours, but also offers wonderful opportunities for an enjoyable break. Whether in one of the tea rooms, galleries, a pub or in the small antique shops – here you can relax and unwind.

Useful information about the walking holiday Cotswolds & Shakespeare

Our walking tour in Great Britain is assigned to our level of hiking 'Walking'. The route takes you on wonderful hiking paths through the picturesque countryside, tranquil nature and into typical villages. We recommend a good basic level of fitness for this tour, in order to be able to cope well with the gentler climbs in the hilly areas of the Cotswolds and the daily stages of between two and seven hours.