Self-Guided South Trail in the Cotswolds

SOUTH TRAIL

54 miles with 9½ -12 miles and up to 1,600 feet of ascent in a day.

Day 1: Arrive in Painswick

Day 2: Painswick to Uley Bury - Begin today with a walk through the woods, with distant views of Gloucester Cathedral. Pass Stanley Woollen Mills, a reminder of the Cotswolds’ wool making history, before reaching the remains of the Iron Age fort at Uley Bury. 12 miles, with 1,600 feet of ascent

Day 3: Uley Bury to Wotton-under-Edge - A few steep ascents and descents are rewarded by panoramic views. Walking through the village of Dursley, past the memorial built to honour the martyr William Tyndale, our walk finishes in the pretty village of Wotton-under-Edge. 9½ miles, with 1,400 feet of ascent

Day 4: Wotton-under-Edge to Old Sodbury - Today’s walk passes interesting Cotswold houses such as Horton Court, thought to be the oldest house along the trail. Continue along the Cotswold Way to another hill fort, before arriving at Old Sodbury. 12 miles, with 1,330 feet of ascent

Day 5: Old Sodbury to Cold Ashton - Walk through Doddington Park and on to Tormarton, where you can take a well-earned break in the traditional tea-room. Pass the impressive house and grounds of Dyrham Park, before ending the day in Cold Ashton. 10½ miles, with 600 feet of ascent

Day 6: Cold Ashton to Bath - The last section of the Cotswold Way takes in some fantastic views and takes you over an English Civil War battleground. Your arrival in the stunning city of Bath marks the end of the Cotswold Way. Take a stroll around what has to be one of the most beautiful cities in Britain, and toast your success upon completing the trail. 10 miles, with 470 feet of ascent

Day 7: Explore Bath or depart after breakfast